CVE-2016-10451: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon W...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a Qualcomm Snapdragon issue affecting Android devices with security patch levels before April 5, 2018. The disclosed impact is local privilege escalation caused by insecure handling of local files. The main concern is older Android phones, wearables, and modem-based devices that may still be in service without vendor security updates. Exposure is most likely in legacy Android estates using Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile or Snapdragon Wear devices below the 2018-04-05 Android security patch level. Current managed devices should be checked by patch level and chipset inventory. The source bundle does not identify specific device models or OEM firmware builds. Prioritize as a legacy device exposure issue, especially where Android devices access corporate data or production networks. Urgency increases for unsupported devices below the April 2018 patch level. Because severity and exploitation data are incomplete, handle through asset verification and remediation tracking rather than emergency response unless local evidence changes. Mitigation focus: Identify Android devices below the 2018-04-05 security patch level.; Prioritize devices using listed Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile or Wear chipsets.; Apply OEM or Android security updates that include the April 2018 patch level or later..

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

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