CVE-2016-8411: Buffer overflow vulnerability while processing QMI QOS TLVs.

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-8411 is an Android buffer overflow in code that processes QMI QoS TLV data. The bundle does not provide CVSS, impact scope, or confirmed exploit activity. Business urgency depends on whether managed Android devices include the affected Qualcomm-related source file and whether they received the relevant vendor security update. Exposure is likely limited to Android builds or device firmware that include the affected QMI QoS service source. Confirm by Android security patch level, OEM bulletin coverage, chipset/vendor firmware lineage, and whether devices remain supported. Treat this as an inventory and lifecycle issue unless further evidence shows exploitation or severe impact. Prioritize unsupported Android devices and fleets with unknown patch levels, because the source bundle lacks enough severity detail for precise risk ranking. Mitigation focus: Check Android and OEM guidance for the December 2016 bulletin.; Update affected supported devices through vendor-approved firmware or security updates.; Replace or isolate devices that cannot receive relevant OEM updates..

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Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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