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CVE-2016-2474: The Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-06-01 on Nexus 5X devices allows attackers to gain privile...

The Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-06-01 on Nexus 5X devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 27424603.

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This issue affects old Nexus 5X Android builds before the June 1, 2016 security update. A malicious app could use a Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver flaw to gain higher privileges on the device. The sources do not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is likely limited to Nexus 5X devices that never received the Android 2016-06-01 security bulletin fixes. Do not assume broader Qualcomm or Android exposure from the provided evidence. Modern managed fleets are unlikely to have meaningful exposure unless legacy devices remain in service. Treat this as a legacy-device hygiene issue. It matters if Nexus 5X devices remain in use, but the evidence does not support emergency action for modern Android fleets or non-Nexus products. Mitigation focus: Confirm affected devices are updated to Android security patch level 2016-06-01 or later.; Retire or isolate Nexus 5X devices that cannot receive the June 2016 Android fixes.; Review vendor guidance in the Android June 2016 security bulletin..

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