CVE-2016-10409: Race Condition

Published Apr 2, 2018
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Updated

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 820A, and SD 835, TOCTOU vulnerability may occur while composing the RPMB request using HLOS controlled buffers.

Affected Software

19 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 425
Qualcomm Sd 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430
Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 450
Qualcomm Sd 625 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 625
Qualcomm Sd 650 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 650
Qualcomm Sd 652 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 652
Qualcomm Sd 820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820
Qualcomm Sd 835 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 835
Qualcomm Sd 820a Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820A

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Android on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 820A, and SD 835 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2018-04-05

Event History

Apr 2, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Apr 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10409?

CVE-2016-10409 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting certain Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10409?

To mitigate CVE-2016-10409, ensure that device firmware is updated to a version released after April 5, 2018.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-10409?

CVE-2016-10409 affects devices using Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets like SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/652, SD 820, SD 820A, and SD 835.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10409?

CVE-2016-10409 is classified as a TOCTOU (Time-of-check to Time-of-use) vulnerability.

5

How can I check if my device is vulnerable to CVE-2016-10409?

You can check for CVE-2016-10409 vulnerability by verifying the chipset model and ensuring the security patch level is after April 5, 2018.

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