CVE-2016-10450: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Small Cell SoC, Snapdragon Mobile,...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an Android Qualcomm chipset issue where a thermal service bug may allow root compromise on devices below the April 5, 2018 Android security patch level. Business risk is highest for older, unmanaged, or unsupported Android, wearable, small-cell, and modem-based devices using the listed Snapdragon or Qualcomm platforms. Exposure is likely limited to devices using the listed Qualcomm platforms and running Android security patch levels before 2018-04-05. Unsupported Android devices, embedded cellular products, wearables, and small-cell hardware are the most likely lingering exposure. Treat this as a high-priority legacy device hygiene issue, especially in mobile fleets, IoT, telecom, and embedded environments. The main decision is whether affected older devices can be patched, isolated, or retired. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to the 2018-04-05 security patch level or later.; Apply OEM firmware updates that include the relevant Qualcomm security fixes.; Retire or isolate affected devices that cannot receive vendor-supported firmware updates..

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

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