CVE-2015-9015: An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Qualcomm closed source components.

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a privilege escalation issue in Qualcomm closed source components used by Android kernel builds. The available record does not provide CVSS, affected device models, chipsets, or technical detail. Business urgency depends on whether the organization still operates Qualcomm-based Android devices without the relevant 2017 Android security bulletin coverage. Likely exposure is limited to Android devices using affected Qualcomm closed source components and missing the relevant June 2017 Android security bulletin fixes. Exact models, chipsets, and Android versions are not identified in the available sources. Treat this as an asset hygiene and legacy Android risk item, not an emergency confirmed exploitation event. Prioritize if mobile fleets include old Qualcomm-based Android devices or unmanaged devices with unknown patch levels. Mitigation focus: Review the Android June 2017 security bulletin for vendor remediation details.; Update affected Android devices to firmware including the relevant June 2017 security fixes.; Prioritize Qualcomm-based Android devices that are unsupported or below expected patch levels..

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

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