First published: Mon Apr 02 2018(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, and SD 820A, HMAC verification in counter file uses an insecure memcmp which may assist a timing attack.
Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Android | ||
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware | ||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | ||
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware | ||
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware | ||
Qualcomm SDM450 Firmware | ||
Qualcomm SDM450 | ||
Qualcomm SD 625 Firmware | ||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | ||
Qualcomm SD650 Firmware | ||
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | ||
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware | ||
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware | ||
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware | ||
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware | ||
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware | ||
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware |
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CVE-2016-10428 has a high severity rating due to its potential to enable timing attacks via insecure HMAC verification.
To fix CVE-2016-10428, ensure that your device is updated with the latest security patch provided by Qualcomm.
CVE-2016-10428 affects devices running on Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/652, SD 820, and SD 820A before the 2018-04-05 security patch.
CVE-2016-10428 can lead to timing attacks that compromise HMAC verification in counter files.
Yes, CVE-2016-10428 is addressed in the Android security updates released on or after 2018-04-05.