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9.8

Google Android PlayReady DRM may overflow buffer

CVE-2014-9977 · published 9 years ago
Summary

Android devices that use Qualcomm hardware and run the PlayReady digital‑rights‑management component could experience a buffer overflow, which means malicious data might cause the system to behave unexpectedly or crash. This can potentially let attackers disrupt apps or gain limited access to the device. Updating the device to the latest security patches from the manufacturer is the recommended way to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android All versions
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a buffer overflow vulnerability exists in PlayReady DRM.
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a buffer overflow vulnerability exists in PlayReady DRM.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published18 Aug 2017
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-9977 · NVD
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