CVE-2016-10442

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2018-04-18 14:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:39 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.8 CRITICAL (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2018-04-18 14:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:39 UTC

Exploit probability

1.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-284 · Improper access control

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Qualcomm mdm9640 Firmware
• Qualcomm sdm630 Firmware
• Qualcomm mdm9650 Firmware
• Qualcomm msm8976 Firmware
• Qualcomm msm8937 Firmware
• Qualcomm sdm845 Firmware
• Qualcomm msm8952 Firmware

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 9.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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