CVE-2014-9974

CVE-2014-9974 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, validation of buffer lengths was missing in Keymaster.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9974?
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, validation of buffer lengths was missing in Keymaster.
How severe is CVE-2014-9974?
CVE-2014-9974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-9974 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9974?
CVE-2014-9974 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9974?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-9974 published?
CVE-2014-9974 was published on 2017-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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