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This flaw affects older Android devices using Qualcomm camera driver code. A malicious local app could gain kernel-level execution, but the source states it first requires compromising a privileged process. Business urgency is highest for legacy or unmanaged Android fleets below the 2016-11-05 Android security patch level. Exposure is most likely on older Android devices with Qualcomm camera driver components and Android security patch levels before 2016-11-05. The bundle names Google Android Kernel-3.10 and Kernel-3.18; it does not identify specific handset models. Prioritize remediation for legacy Android devices still used for business access, especially unmanaged BYOD or field devices. The impact is kernel compromise, but exploitation requires local app execution and a privileged-process precondition. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to the 2016-11-05 security patch level or later.; Check device OEM guidance for firmware availability and applicability.; Retire or isolate unsupported devices that cannot receive the fix..
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- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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