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CVE-2015-9164: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon...

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, and SD 820A, a buffer overread in Playready may occur due to lack of input validation of the buffer size provided by HLOS.

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This CVE affects older Android devices using specified Qualcomm Snapdragon automobile, mobile, and wear platforms. The issue is a PlayReady buffer overread caused by insufficient validation of a buffer size supplied by HLOS. Business risk is mainly legacy device exposure where Android security patch levels are before April 5, 2018. Exposure is most likely on Android-based devices using the listed Snapdragon chipsets with Android security patch levels before 2018-04-05. This may include legacy mobile, wear, and automotive deployments still in service or outside normal MDM visibility. Medium operational priority for organizations with legacy Android or embedded Qualcomm fleets. The vulnerability is old, but unsupported devices may remain exposed. Prioritize visibility, patch verification, and lifecycle decisions over emergency response unless new exploitation evidence appears. Mitigation focus: Verify affected devices have Android security patch level 2018-04-05 or later.; Apply OEM firmware updates that include the relevant Android or Qualcomm security fixes.; For unsupported devices, check vendor guidance and assess replacement or isolation..

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Qualcomm, Inc.Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon WearMSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820AListed
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