CVE-2016-10231: An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm sound codec driver.

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-10231 is an Android kernel elevation-of-privilege issue in a Qualcomm sound codec driver. In business terms, affected Android devices may let an attacker who can reach the vulnerable component gain higher privileges. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, exact devices, or exploit prerequisites. Exposure is most likely limited to Android devices using affected Qualcomm kernel sound codec driver code and lacking the relevant Android/OEM security update. Exact Android releases, device models, and Qualcomm platforms are not identified in the provided sources. Set priority to targeted remediation for Android fleets, especially managed or sensitive Qualcomm-based devices. The evidence does not support declaring active exploitation, but kernel privilege escalation issues can materially increase impact after initial compromise. Mitigation focus: Check Android and OEM guidance for CVE-2016-10231, A-33966912, and QC-CR#1096799.; Apply vendor-provided Android security updates that address the April 2017 bulletin.; Prioritize Qualcomm-based Android devices that are unsupported or behind security updates..

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Jun 7, 2026, 14:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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