CVE-2014-9866

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions prior to 2016-08-05

Description The issue is related to the lack of validation of a certain parameter in the msm csid.c file, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For Android versions prior to 2016-08-05, consider restricting access to the msm csid.c file or the related camera functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.