CVE-2014-9792: arch/arm/mach-msm/ipc_router.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5 devices u...

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CVE-2014-9792 is a privilege-escalation flaw in Qualcomm Android components on Nexus 5 devices before the July 5, 2016 Android security update. A malicious application could use the flaw to gain elevated privileges. The public record does not provide CVSS scoring or broader affected-product details. Exposure appears limited, based on the provided sources, to legacy Nexus 5 devices without the 2016-07-05 Android security update. The CVE metadata does not identify additional affected products or versions. Treat this as a legacy-device risk. It is not supported by active-exploitation evidence here, but any remaining unpatched Nexus 5 devices should be patched, replaced, or removed from trusted environments. Mitigation focus: Inventory Nexus 5 devices and verify Android security patch levels.; Update affected devices to the 2016-07-05 Android security patch level or later.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive vendor security updates..

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

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