PatchTheCVECVE-2016-10437: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Small Cell SoC, Snapdragon Mobile, an
CVE-2016-10437 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mdm9206 firmware, mdm9607 firmware, fsm9055 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Small Cell SoC, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear FSM9055, 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 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, and SDX20, while logging debug statements or ftrace events from rmnet_data, the socket buffer function uses normal
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 42%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2018-04-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2016-10437?
mdm9206 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; mdm9607 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; fsm9055 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-10437 being exploited?
CVE-2016-10437 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2016-10437 affect?
CVE-2016-10437 affects mdm9206 firmware, mdm9607 firmware, fsm9055 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Small Cell SoC, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear FSM9055, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425
How urgent is CVE-2016-10437?
Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
Android vulnerabilities · Qualcomm vulnerabilities
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