CVE-2015-8939: drivers/video/msm/mdp4_util.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus 7 (2013) dev...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Android privilege-escalation issue affecting Nexus 7 (2013) devices before the 2016-08-05 Android update. A malicious app could abuse insufficient validation in a Qualcomm display driver component to gain higher privileges on the device. Business risk is mainly from old, unmanaged tablets still in service. Exposure appears limited to Nexus 7 (2013) devices running Android builds before the 2016-08-05 security update. The bundle does not prove other device models are affected, despite the Qualcomm component reference. Treat this as a legacy-device hygiene issue unless affected tablets are still used for business functions. Prioritize removal or patching where these devices handle credentials, customer data, or internal access. Mitigation focus: Update affected Nexus 7 (2013) devices to the 2016-08-05 Android security level or later.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive the relevant Android security update.; Restrict installation of untrusted applications on any potentially affected legacy Android devices..

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

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