CVE-2016-10294

Name: CVE-2016-10294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-12T15:29:00.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10294 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability in the Qualcomm power driver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in the Qualcomm power driver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-33621829. References: QC-CR#1105481.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.18

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10294?

How severe is CVE-2016-10294?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10294 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10294?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST