CVE-2014-9779: arch/arm/mach-msm/qdsp6v2/msm_audio_ion.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-9779 is an Android kernel information disclosure issue in Qualcomm audio memory handling on Nexus 5 devices. A crafted offset could let an attacker read sensitive kernel memory. The public record ties this to Android builds before the 2016-07-05 security fixes. Exposure appears limited to Nexus 5 devices running Android builds before the 2016-07-05 security update. The provided data does not identify other devices, versions, or CPEs. Prioritize only if legacy Nexus 5 devices remain in use. The business risk is data exposure from obsolete mobile endpoints, not broad enterprise infrastructure compromise based on current evidence. Mitigation focus: Update affected Nexus 5 devices to builds containing the 2016-07-05 Android security fixes.; Check Android and Qualcomm vendor guidance for exact fixed build information.; Retire or isolate Nexus 5 devices that cannot receive security updates..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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