CVE-2015-9153: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-9153 is an Android Qualcomm issue affecting listed Snapdragon automotive, mobile, and wear chipsets before the 2018-04-05 Android security patch level. The public description says a DRM function can read past a buffer. Business urgency depends on whether older, unpatched Android devices remain in service. Most likely exposure is legacy Android devices using the named Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets that did not receive the April 5, 2018 Android security patch or later OEM firmware. Exposure is device- and OEM-dependent because Android patch delivery varies by manufacturer, carrier, and embedded product lifecycle. Treat this as a legacy-device hygiene issue unless asset data shows vulnerable Qualcomm-based Android devices still handle sensitive workloads. Prioritize inventory and patch verification over emergency response because the provided sources do not establish active exploitation or severity. Mitigation focus: Confirm affected devices are on Android security patch level 2018-04-05 or later.; Apply relevant OEM firmware or Android security updates for Qualcomm components.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive supported firmware updates..

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

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