CVE-2015-8888: Integer overflow in app/aboot/aboot.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5 de...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects the Qualcomm bootloader components used by Nexus 5 devices before the Android 2016-07-05 security update. A malformed sparse image header could trigger an integer overflow and bypass intended access restrictions. The sources identify a real security boundary issue, but do not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to legacy Nexus 5 devices that have not received the Android security update dated 2016-07-05 or later. The provided CVE data does not identify other affected products or versions, so broader Qualcomm or Android exposure should not be assumed from these sources alone. Treat this as a legacy mobile exposure issue. It is not a broad emergency from the provided evidence, but any unmanaged or unsupported Nexus 5 devices should be patched, isolated, or retired because the vulnerability concerns bootloader access restrictions. Mitigation focus: Update Nexus 5 devices to the Android 2016-07-05 security patch level or later.; Retire or isolate Nexus 5 devices that cannot receive supported security updates.; Check Android and vendor guidance before assuming fixes for non-Nexus devices..

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

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