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CVE-2014-9977: In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a buffer overflow vulnerabi...

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a buffer overflow vulnerability exists in PlayReady DRM.

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This CVE describes a buffer overflow in PlayReady DRM affecting Qualcomm Android releases from CAF that use the Linux kernel. Business risk is hard to quantify because the public record has no CVSS score, CWE, exploit detail, or specific product list beyond the broad Qualcomm Android CAF scope. Potential exposure is Qualcomm-based Android devices or firmware derived from CAF Linux kernel releases that include PlayReady DRM. Actual exposure depends on OEM integration, firmware lineage, and security patch level. Handle as a legacy mobile firmware risk with uncertain severity. Prioritize environments with unmanaged or unsupported Qualcomm Android devices, especially where DRM media handling is business-relevant. Mitigation focus: Check Qualcomm, Android, and OEM advisories for CVE-2014-9977 guidance.; Apply applicable OEM firmware or Android security updates when available.; Prioritize unsupported Qualcomm Android devices for replacement or compensating controls..

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Qualcomm, Inc.All Qualcomm productsAll Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernelListed
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