CVE-2014-9865

CVE-2014-9865 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-284.

Key facts

Description

drivers/misc/qseecom.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus 5 and 7 (2013) devices does not properly restrict user-space input, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28748271 and Qualcomm internal bug CR550013.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9865?
drivers/misc/qseecom.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus 5 and 7 (2013) devices does not properly restrict user-space input, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28748271 and Qualcomm internal bug CR550013.
How severe is CVE-2014-9865?
CVE-2014-9865 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-2014-9865 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9865?
CVE-2014-9865 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9865?
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-2014-9865 published?
CVE-2014-9865 was published on 2016-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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