CVE-2016-10493: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This Qualcomm Snapdragon issue can let flawed low-level Android system routines corrupt guest OS memory when handling certain resource requests. It affects listed Snapdragon mobile, automotive, and wear devices running Android security patch levels before April 5, 2018. Business risk depends on whether affected chipsets remain in managed devices. Exposure is most likely in legacy Android phones, wearables, embedded, or automotive systems using the listed Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets and lacking the April 5, 2018 Android security patch or later OEM firmware. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected devices are still in production. The lack of CVSS and exploitation evidence limits urgency, but unsupported Snapdragon-based devices can remain exposed indefinitely and should be identified, patched, replaced, or isolated. Mitigation focus: Update affected devices to Android security patch level 2018-04-05 or later where available.; Check Qualcomm, Android, OEM, carrier, and automotive vendor guidance for device-specific firmware status.; Retire or isolate unsupported affected devices that cannot receive patched firmware..

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

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