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CVE-2016-10333: In all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a sensitive system call was allowed to be called b...

In all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a sensitive system call was allowed to be called by HLOS.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability concerns Qualcomm Android builds from CAF where the high-level Android OS could call a sensitive kernel system call it should not have been allowed to use. The public record does not provide CVSS, CWE, exploit details, or business-impact specifics, so urgency depends on whether affected Qualcomm-based Android devices remain in use. Potential exposure is limited to Qualcomm-based Android firmware derived from CAF Linux kernel releases. Organizations are most likely exposed through older Android devices, embedded Android systems, or OEM images that did not receive the relevant 2017 security bulletin fixes. Prioritize this for organizations still operating old Qualcomm Android devices or embedded Android products. It is not KEV-listed and lacks public severity data in the bundle, but unsupported firmware creates governance and exposure risk that should be addressed through inventory, patch validation, and retirement planning. Mitigation focus: Identify Qualcomm Android devices and firmware based on CAF Linux kernel releases.; Check OEM, Android, and Qualcomm guidance for CVE-2016-10333 coverage.; Apply vendor firmware updates containing the relevant June 2017 Android security fixes..

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Not scored
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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Qualcomm, Inc.All Qualcomm productsAll Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernelListed
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