CVE-2016-10442: Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon Mobile vulnerability |…

CVE-2016-10442: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, SDM630,...

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, SDM630, MSM8976, MSM8937, SDM845, MSM8976, and MSM8952, when running module or kernel code with improper access control allowing writing to arbitrary regions of memory, the user may utilize this vector to alter module executable code.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects older Android devices using specific Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile chipsets before the 2018-04-05 security patch level. The flaw concerns improper access control around memory writes, potentially allowing executable module code to be altered. Business risk is mainly legacy or unmanaged Android devices that missed vendor security updates. Exposure is likely limited to Android devices below the 2018-04-05 security patch level using MDM9640, SDM630, MSM8976, MSM8937, SDM845, or MSM8952 Snapdragon Mobile components. Treat this as a legacy mobile-device hygiene issue with potentially serious local integrity impact. It should be prioritized where affected Android devices still access corporate email, identity apps, production systems, or sensitive data. Mitigation focus: Identify Android devices below the 2018-04-05 security patch level.; Prioritize vendor or carrier updates that include the April 2018 Android security fixes.; Retire or isolate affected devices that cannot receive supported security updates..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 18, 2018, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Qualcomm, Inc.Snapdragon MobileMDM9640, SDM630, MSM8976, MSM8937, SDM845, MSM8976, MSM8952Listed

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