CVE-2015-9218: Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear…

CVE-2015-9218: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon W...

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, and Snapdragon_High_Med_2016, when processing bad HEVC clips, the DPB fills, and with no error handling for DPB being full, a hang occurs.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE is a denial-of-service issue in affected Android devices using Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile or Wear chipsets. A malformed HEVC video clip can cause video processing to hang. The available sources do not show code execution, data theft, or active exploitation. Exposure is mainly legacy Android phones, tablets, or wearables with listed Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets that remain below the 2018-04-05 Android security patch level. Prioritize this for legacy mobile fleet hygiene, especially where unpatched Android devices remain operational. It is not supported by the provided sources as an active exploitation emergency. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to the 2018-04-05 security patch level or later.; Check OEM and carrier guidance for device-specific firmware availability.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive the required security patch..

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

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 18, 2018, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

Qualcomm, Inc.Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon WearMSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016Listed

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