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CVE-2016-8418 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2016-8418 is a critical Android kernel vulnerability described as a remote code execution issue in the Qualcomm crypto driver. The supplied NVD record indicates that Android versions up to 6.0.1 are affected and assigns a 9.8 CVSS score, making this a high-priority patch item for Android fleets.

Vendor
Google
Product
CVE-2016-8418
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2017-02-08
Original CVE updated
2026-05-13
Advisory published
2017-02-08
Advisory updated
2026-05-13

Who should care

Android OEMs, device manufacturers, fleet managers, and security teams responsible for patching Android devices running 6.0.1 or earlier, especially systems that include Qualcomm-based kernel components.

Technical summary

The supplied record describes a remote code execution vulnerability in the Qualcomm crypto driver that could let an attacker execute code in kernel context. NVD rates the issue CVSS 3.0 9.8 with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H and maps it to CWE-284. The affected CPE range in the record covers Android through version 6.0.1.

Defensive priority

Immediate

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the Android security bulletin fixes referenced in the record as soon as they are available for your device builds.
  • Prioritize devices running Android 6.0.1 and earlier for validation and rollout.
  • Confirm whether any managed devices rely on Qualcomm crypto driver components and verify they are covered by vendor patches.
  • Track vendor and OEM advisories cited in the NVD record for backports or device-specific remediation guidance.
  • Use standard patch verification and configuration compliance checks after deployment.

Evidence notes

The supplied NVD metadata describes the issue as remote code execution in the Qualcomm crypto driver and lists Android as the affected product. It also includes a vendor advisory link to the Android security bulletin dated 2017-02-01, plus third-party advisories, and maps affected Android versions through 6.0.1. The record assigns CVSS 3.0 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H and CWE-284.

Official resources

CVE published on 2017-02-08 in the supplied record; the referenced Android security bulletin is dated 2017-02-01. The supplied timeline also shows a later metadata modification on 2026-05-13, which should not be treated as the issue date.