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CVE-2016-2472 is an Android privilege-escalation issue in the Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver reported for Nexus 7 (2013) devices before the 2016-06-01 Android security update. A malicious application could gain higher privileges on an affected device. Exposure appears limited to Nexus 7 (2013) devices running Android builds earlier than the 2016-06-01 security update. The provided sources do not identify broader Android devices or other Qualcomm-based products as affected. Treat this as a legacy mobile-device risk. It is important where old Nexus 7 tablets remain in use, but the bundle does not support emergency enterprise-wide action or claims of active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Update affected Nexus 7 devices to the 2016-06-01 Android security level or later.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive the June 2016 Android update.; Check the Android bulletin for vendor-confirmed remediation details..
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