CVE-2016-10462

CVE-2016-10462 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-284.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
• CVSS v2: 10.0
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-284
• 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 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, and Snapdragon_High_Med_2016, the Access Control policy for HLOS allows access to Slimbus, GPU, GIC resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10462?

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, and Snapdragon_High_Med_2016, the Access Control policy for HLOS allows access to Slimbus, GPU, GIC resources.

How severe is CVE-2016-10462?

CVE-2016-10462 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-2016-10462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10462?

CVE-2016-10462 primarily affects Qualcomm Sd 410 Firmware. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10462?

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-2016-10462 published?

CVE-2016-10462 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01

Affected products (23)

• 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_435_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_625_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_427_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm630_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_845_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm636_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm660_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_810_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_808_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_652_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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