CVE-2016-10444: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects certain Android devices using listed Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets before the April 5, 2018 Android security patch level. The available description says Qualcomm updated an access-control policy to stop the main Android operating system from accessing specific low-level hardware resources. Public sources in the bundle do not state business impact, exploitability, or severity. Exposure is most likely in legacy Android, automotive, mobile, or wearable devices using the listed Snapdragon chips and lacking the 2018-04-05 Android security patch level. Treat this as a legacy asset hygiene issue unless internal inventory shows affected unsupported devices. Urgency cannot be rated confidently from the provided sources because severity and exploitation evidence are missing. 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 replacement or isolation for unsupported affected devices..

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

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