CVE-2016-10501

CVE-2016-10501 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Fsm9055 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-20.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
• CVSS v2: 10.0
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-20
• Affected product: Qualcomm Fsm9055 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, Snapdragon Wear, and Small Cell SoC FSM9055, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9655, 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, and SD 835, improper input validation can occur while parsing an image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10501?

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear, and Small Cell SoC FSM9055, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9655, 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, and SD 835, improper input validation can occur while parsing an image.

How severe is CVE-2016-10501?

CVE-2016-10501 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-2016-10501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10501?

CVE-2016-10501 primarily affects Qualcomm Fsm9055 Firmware. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10501?

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-2016-10501 published?

CVE-2016-10501 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 (26)

• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fsm9055_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9206_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9607_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9635m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9655_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_835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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