How severe is CVE-2016-10451?

CVE-2016-10451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-10451 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10451?

CVE-2016-10451 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10451?

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

When was CVE-2016-10451 published?

CVE-2016-10451 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10451

CVE-2016-10451 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Qualcomm Mdm9206 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 and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, and SDX20, privilege escalation may occur due to inherently insecure treatment of local files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10451?: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, and SDX20, privilege escalation may occur due to inherently insecure treatment of local files.
How severe is CVE-2016-10451?: CVE-2016-10451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-10451 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10451?: CVE-2016-10451 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10451?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-10451 published?: CVE-2016-10451 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (28)

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cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9607_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9635m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9640_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8909w_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_210_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_212_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_205_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_400_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_410_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_412_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_425_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_430_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_450_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_615_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_616_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_415_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_617_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_625_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_652_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_800_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_808_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_810_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdx20_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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