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CVE-2014-9892
CVE-2014-9892
PUBLISHED
Reported by google_android · Published August 6, 2016
The snd_compr_tstamp function in sound/core/compress_offload.c in the Linux kernel through 4.7, as used in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus 5 and 7 (2013) devices, does not properly initialize a timestamp data structure, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28770164 and Qualcomm internal bug CR568717.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux-lts-xenial | Ubuntu:14.04:LTS | 4.4.0-13.29~14.04.1 |
| linux-aws | Ubuntu:16.04:LTS | 4.4.0-1001.10 |
| linux_kernel | linux | 4.7 |
| linux | Ubuntu:16.04:LTS | 4.2.0-16.19 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
| n/a | n/a | * |
Timeline
- Aug 6, 2016 CVE Published
- Feb 4, 2022 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Jul 16, 2025 CVE Rejected
- Jul 16, 2025 CVE Updated
- Apr 5, 2026 Security Advisory
- Oct 17, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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