How severe is CVE-2014-9787?

CVE-2014-9787 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-9787 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9787?

CVE-2014-9787 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9787?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-9787 published?

CVE-2014-9787 was published on 2016-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9787

CVE-2014-9787 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2016-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer overflow in drivers/misc/qseecom.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 7 (2013) devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28571496 and Qualcomm internal bug CR545764.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9787?: Integer overflow in drivers/misc/qseecom.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 7 (2013) devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28571496 and Qualcomm internal bug CR545764.
How severe is CVE-2014-9787?: CVE-2014-9787 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-9787 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9787?: CVE-2014-9787 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9787?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-9787 published?: CVE-2014-9787 was published on 2016-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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