CVE-2014-9800: Integer overflow in lib/heap/heap.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5 and...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Android privilege-escalation flaw in Qualcomm components on Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013). A malicious app could trigger an integer overflow and gain higher privileges. The main business concern is unmanaged or retained legacy devices still running Android patch levels before July 5, 2016. Exposure appears limited to legacy Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) devices running Android builds before the July 5, 2016 security level. Modern Android fleets are unlikely to be affected unless old test, kiosk, or BYOD devices remain in use. Treat this as a legacy mobile hygiene issue, not a broad emergency. Prioritize if old Nexus devices can access corporate data, production systems, email, or privileged management apps. Mitigation focus: Confirm affected Nexus devices are updated past the 2016-07-05 Android security level.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive vendor security updates.; Use MDM policy to block unknown-source app installation on legacy Android devices..

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

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