CVE-2014-9798: platform/msm_shared/dev_tree.c in the Qualcomm bootloader in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5 devices d...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects Nexus 5 devices running Android before the July 5, 2016 security level. A malicious app could trigger a bootloader-related denial of service, causing an OS outage. The public bundle does not provide a CVSS score, CWE, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to Nexus 5 devices on Android builds before 2016-07-05. Organizations without Nexus 5 inventory are unlikely to be affected based on the provided sources. Prioritize only if legacy Nexus 5 devices remain in service. For most environments this is a legacy asset risk, not a broad enterprise emergency. Mitigation focus: Identify any Nexus 5 devices still in use.; Update affected devices to vendor guidance at or beyond 2016-07-05.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive supported updates..

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

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