CVE-2015-9216: 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 is an Android/Qualcomm device vulnerability fixed by the April 5, 2018 Android security patch level. It affects listed Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear chipsets where USB interrupt handling can be mishandled during reset and endpoint completion events. Business concern is mainly old or unsupported Android fleets. Exposure is likely limited to Android or Snapdragon Wear devices using the listed Qualcomm chipsets and running a security patch level before 2018-04-05. Modern managed fleets should be unaffected if fully patched. Treat as a fleet hygiene issue unless affected legacy Qualcomm Android devices remain in service. Prioritize remediation where outdated mobile or wearable devices access corporate data, authentication workflows, or regulated environments. Mitigation focus: Update affected devices to Android security patch level 2018-04-05 or later.; Check OEM firmware advisories for the listed Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets.; Remove or replace unsupported devices that cannot receive vendor security updates..

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

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