CVE-2017-18072: In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects older Android devices using listed Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile or Wear platforms. Before the April 5, 2018 Android security patch level, Wi-Fi probe requests could expose supported Wi-Fi feature information, creating a privacy risk for users when nearby traffic is observed. Exposure is most likely in legacy Android fleets with devices below security patch level 2018-04-05 and listed Qualcomm chipsets. Modern managed devices should usually be unaffected if patched, but unmanaged or unsupported phones, IoT-like Android devices, and wearables need inventory confirmation. Treat this as a legacy-device privacy issue, not an emergency remote compromise signal. Prioritize it through mobile asset hygiene: confirm patch levels, identify unsupported affected hardware, and retire devices that cannot be updated. Mitigation focus: Confirm Android security patch level 2018-04-05 or later on affected devices.; Obtain OEM or Qualcomm-backed firmware updates where still supported.; Replace devices that cannot receive the relevant Android security update..

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Jun 7, 2026, 14:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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