CVE-2016-10435: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects older Android devices using listed Qualcomm Snapdragon chips when they are below the 2018-04-05 Android security patch level. The flaw is in Qualcomm's trusted execution environment syscall handling. The public bundle does not state business impact, severity, or active exploitation, so urgency depends on whether exposed devices remain unpatched. Exposure is most likely on legacy Android, wearable, automotive, or embedded devices using the listed Qualcomm chipsets and running patch levels before 2018-04-05. Modern managed Android fleets are less likely exposed if security patch compliance is enforced. Make this an asset and lifecycle priority, not an emergency based on current evidence. Unpatched legacy devices below the April 2018 patch level should be identified, patched where possible, or retired from sensitive environments. Mitigation focus: Confirm affected devices are on Android security patch level 2018-04-05 or later.; Check OEM and Qualcomm guidance for device-specific firmware availability.; Prioritize unsupported devices for replacement or isolation..

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Jun 7, 2026, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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