CVE-2016-10389: Qualcomm, Inc. All Qualcomm products vulnerability…

CVE-2016-10389: In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, there is no size check for...

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, there is no size check for the images being flashed onto the NAND memory in their respective partitions, so there is a possibility of writing beyond the intended partition.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a missing size check when flashing images to NAND memory on Qualcomm Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel. A flawed flashing process could write past the intended partition, risking device corruption or integrity compromise. The source bundle does not provide severity scoring, required access, or product-specific fixed versions. Exposure is limited to Qualcomm products running Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, per the CVE description. Actual exposure depends on OEM firmware lineage, NAND flashing implementation, and whether vendor security updates included the Android July 2017 bulletin fixes. Set priority based on fleet relevance. If the organization manages Qualcomm Android devices from the affected era, treat this as a firmware integrity issue requiring vendor patch confirmation. Without affected devices or unsupported legacy firmware, business urgency is lower but still worth inventory validation. Mitigation focus: Check OEM, Qualcomm, and Android July 2017 bulletin guidance for applicable firmware updates.; Prioritize updates for managed Android devices using Qualcomm CAF-based firmware.; Restrict firmware flashing and update workflows to trusted, authenticated images..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 21:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 18, 2017, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Qualcomm, Inc.All Qualcomm productsAll Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernelListed

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