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CVE-2015-0573: drivers/media/platform/msm/broadcast/tsc.c in the TSC driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm...

drivers/media/platform/msm/broadcast/tsc.c in the TSC driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted application that makes a TSC_GET_CARD_STATUS ioctl call.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a local Android/Linux kernel driver issue in Qualcomm MSM-related TSC broadcast code. A malicious app could crash the device or kernel component, causing denial of service. The public record also mentions possible unspecified impact, but does not provide enough evidence to rate it beyond that.

Executive priority

Treat this as a legacy mobile platform risk. It is not supported by evidence of active exploitation, but affected unsupported Android/MSM devices may be difficult to patch and should be prioritized for firmware validation or replacement.

Technical view

CVE-2015-0573 affects drivers/media/platform/msm/broadcast/tsc.c in the TSC driver for Linux kernel 3.x used in QuIC Android contributions for MSM devices. The flaw is an invalid pointer dereference reachable through a TSC_GET_CARD_STATUS ioctl from a crafted application.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on older Android devices or downstream kernel builds using Qualcomm MSM Linux 3.x code with the affected TSC driver present. The source bundle does not identify exact OEM models, maintained branches, or package versions.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The described attacker position is local application execution, not unauthenticated remote access. Expected confirmed impact is denial of service; other impact is not specified.

Researcher notes

The public data is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, exact product matrix, or exploit confirmation is supplied. Analysis should stay tied to Qualcomm MSM Linux 3.x derivatives and the TSC driver path unless vendor evidence expands scope.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify Android/MSM devices using affected Linux 3.x TSC driver code.
  • Apply OEM or vendor firmware updates containing the referenced Qualcomm/CodeAurora fix.
  • Check vendor guidance before disabling or removing TSC driver functionality.
  • Reduce sideloading and untrusted app installation on exposed legacy devices.
  • Retire unsupported devices that cannot receive kernel or firmware fixes.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory device models, firmware versions, and kernel branches in mobile fleets.
  • Confirm whether the TSC driver source is present in deployed kernel builds.
  • Compare vendor kernel source or build notes against the referenced fix commit.
  • Review OEM security bulletins for CVE-2015-0573 coverage.
  • Check device crash telemetry for repeated kernel driver faults.
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Confidence
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