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9.8

Google Android can receive unchecked hypervisor argument

CVE-2016-10347 · published 9 years ago
Summary

Android devices that use Qualcomm chips and the CAF Linux kernel may pass an improperly checked value to a low‑level hypervisor routine. This could allow an attacker to cause crashes or potentially gain higher privileges on the device. Update the device to the latest security patch or firmware that corrects the input validation.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android All versions
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an argument to a hypervisor function is not properly validated.
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an argument to a hypervisor function is not properly validated.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published18 Aug 2017
Updated1 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-10347 · NVD
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