CVE-2016-10473: 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 CVE describes a buffer overflow in a Qualcomm Snapdragon supplementary services function used by certain Android phones and wearables. Devices running Android security patch levels before 2018-04-05 may be exposed. The provided sources do not specify business impact, exploit requirements, or observed attacks. Exposure is most likely on older Android phones, mobile broadband devices, and Snapdragon Wear devices using the listed Qualcomm platforms without the 2018-04-05 Android security patch level or a vendor equivalent. Prioritize as an asset hygiene and legacy-device risk issue unless vendor guidance shows business-critical exposure. The absence of CVSS and exploitation evidence prevents a stronger urgency rating from the provided sources alone. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to the 2018-04-05 security patch level or later.; Check OEM and carrier bulletins for device-specific firmware availability.; Retire unsupported devices that cannot receive the relevant security patch..

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

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