CVE-2016-10442

Name: CVE-2016-10442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-18T14:29:11.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10442 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, SDM630, MSM8976, MSM8937, SDM845, MSM8976, and MSM8952, when running module or kernel code with improper access control allowing writing to arbitrary regions of memory, the user may utilize this vector to alter module executable code.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, SDM630, MSM8976, MSM8937, SDM845, MSM8976, and MSM8952, when running module or kernel code with improper access control allowing writing to arbitrary regions of memory, the user may utilize this vector to alter module executable code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.19%

63.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9640 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sdm630 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9650 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Msm8976 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Msm8937 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sdm845 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Msm8952 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10442?

How severe is CVE-2016-10442?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10442 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10442?

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