CVE-2016-6725: A remote code execution vulnerability in the Qualcomm crypto driver in Android before 2016-11-05 could enab...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-6725 is a critical Android flaw in the Qualcomm crypto driver. On affected Android devices before the 2016-11-05 security level, a remote attacker could run code in the kernel, the most privileged device layer. This is highest-impact for unmanaged, older, or unsupported Android fleets. Exposure is most likely on Android devices using affected Kernel-3.10 or Kernel-3.18 Qualcomm crypto driver builds with patch levels before 2016-11-05. The bundle does not identify specific device models, chipsets, or OEM firmware lines. Treat this as urgent for legacy Android exposure because kernel-level remote code execution can lead to full device compromise. Business priority depends on whether affected pre-2016-11-05 Android devices remain in use. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to the 2016-11-05 security patch level or later.; Check OEM firmware advisories for A-30515053 or Qualcomm QC-CR#1050970 coverage.; Retire or isolate unsupported devices that cannot receive the relevant Android security update..

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Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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