CVE-2015-9197: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon W...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects older Android devices using specified Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile and wear chipsets before the 2018-04-05 patch level. It concerns a low-level memory protection configuration path, not an app-level bug. The source bundle does not state business impact, exploitability, or severity, so urgency depends on whether legacy affected devices remain in use. Exposure is most likely in legacy Android phones, wearables, or embedded devices using the listed Qualcomm chipsets with Android security patch levels before 2018-04-05. Modern managed devices patched after that level are less likely exposed. Unsupported devices need direct inventory verification. Set priority after confirming asset exposure. If affected legacy devices exist in production, handle as a timely remediation and lifecycle-risk item. If the fleet is fully patched beyond 2018-04-05, residual urgency is low but should be documented. Mitigation focus: Identify devices using the listed Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Wear chipsets.; Confirm Android security patch level is 2018-04-05 or later where available.; Check Android, Qualcomm, and OEM guidance for device-specific firmware updates..

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

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