CWE
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CVE-2016-10444

First published: Mon Apr 02 2018(Updated: )

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 820, SD 820A, and SD 835, SMMU Access Control Policy was updated to block HLOS from accessing BLSP and BAM resources.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
Qualcomm Mdm9206
Qualcomm Sd 210 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 210
Qualcomm Sd 212 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 212
Qualcomm Sd 205 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 205
Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 425
Qualcomm Sd 430 Firmware
Google Android
Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 450
Qualcomm Sd 625 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 625
Qualcomm Sd 835 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 835
Google Android
Google Android
Qualcomm Sd 820a Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 820a
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-10444?

    The severity of CVE-2016-10444 is considered moderate due to the potential for unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-10444?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-10444, update your device to the latest security patch provided by the vendor.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-10444?

    CVE-2016-10444 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon models including SD 210, SD 212, SD 205, SD 425, among others, and certain Android versions prior to the April 2018 security patch.

  • Is CVE-2016-10444 remotely exploitable?

    CVE-2016-10444 is not known to be remotely exploitable, but could be targeted through physical access.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-10444?

    Exploitation of CVE-2016-10444 could allow a malicious application to gain unauthorized access to lower-level hardware components.

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