How severe is CVE-2016-10442?

CVE-2016-10442 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-2016-10442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10442?

CVE-2016-10442 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9640 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10442?

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-2016-10442 published?

CVE-2016-10442 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10442

CVE-2016-10442 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm9640 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Qualcomm Mdm9640 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 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10442?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-10442?: CVE-2016-10442 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-2016-10442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10442?: CVE-2016-10442 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9640 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10442?: 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-2016-10442 published?: CVE-2016-10442 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm630_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8976_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8937_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm845_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8952_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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