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This is an old Android/Qualcomm camera component flaw affecting Nexus 6 and Nexus 7 (2013) devices before the 2016-08-05 Android security patch level. A malicious app could use improper array index validation to gain higher privileges on the device. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Nexus 6 and Nexus 7 (2013) devices running Android builds before 2016-08-05, or downstream devices using the vulnerable Qualcomm kernel component without the referenced fix. Prioritize remediation for any remaining affected devices, especially unmanaged or app-installable devices. Business urgency is lower for modern fleets but high for legacy Android assets because the impact is privilege gain on the device. Mitigation focus: Update affected devices to Android security patch level 2016-08-05 or later.; Confirm vendor firmware includes the referenced Qualcomm kernel fix.; Retire or isolate unsupported Nexus devices that cannot receive updates..
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- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=d4d4d1dd626b21e68e78395bab3382c1eb04877fCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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