CVE-2014-9997: Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear…

CVE-2014-9997: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon W...

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9625, MDM9635M, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, and SD 810, lack of input validation in PRDiagMaintenanceHandler can leads to buffer over read.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects older Android devices using listed Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Wear chipsets. A missing input validation check in a Qualcomm diagnostic maintenance handler can cause a buffer over-read. Public sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or detailed impact beyond the over-read. Exposure is most likely in legacy Android phones, wearables, embedded devices, or managed fleets using the listed Snapdragon chipsets without the 2018-04-05 Android security patch level or equivalent OEM firmware. Prioritize this during legacy mobile and embedded device risk review. Urgency is higher where old Snapdragon Android devices access corporate networks, sensitive data, or field operations. Mitigation focus: Identify devices using the listed Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile or Wear chipsets.; Update affected Android devices to the 2018-04-05 security patch level or later where available.; Check OEM or Qualcomm guidance for device-specific firmware availability..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 14:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 18, 2018, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

Qualcomm, Inc.Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon WearMDM9206, MDM9625, MDM9635M, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, SD 810,Listed

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