How severe is CVE-2016-10426?

CVE-2016-10426 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-10426 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10426?

CVE-2016-10426 primarily affects Qualcomm Sd 410 Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10426?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-10426 published?

CVE-2016-10426 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10426

CVE-2016-10426 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Sd 410 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Qualcomm Sd 410 Firmware
Published: 2018-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 810, SD 820, and SD 820A, a buffer overflow can occur in SafeSwitch.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10426?: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 810, SD 820, and SD 820A, a buffer overflow can occur in SafeSwitch.
How severe is CVE-2016-10426?: CVE-2016-10426 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-10426 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10426?: CVE-2016-10426 primarily affects Qualcomm Sd 410 Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10426?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-10426 published?: CVE-2016-10426 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

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