CVE-2016-10442: Code Injection

Published Apr 2, 2018
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Updated

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, SDM630, MSM8976, MSM8937, SDM845, MSM8976, and MSM8952, when running module or kernel code with improper access control allowing writing to arbitrary regions of memory, the user may utilize this vector to alter module executable code.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Mdm9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640
Qualcomm Sdm630 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM630
Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm Msm8976 Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8976
Qualcomm Msm8937 Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8937
Qualcomm Sdm845 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM845
Qualcomm Msm8952 Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8952

Event History

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10442?

CVE-2016-10442 is classified as a high severity vulnerability affecting certain Android devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10442?

To fix CVE-2016-10442, ensure that your Android device is updated to the security patch level of 2018-04-05 or later.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-10442?

CVE-2016-10442 affects devices running Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, SDM630, MSM8976, MSM8937, SDM845, MSM8976, and MSM8952.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-10442?

CVE-2016-10442 can be exploited through improper access control allowing an attacker to write to arbitrary regions of memory.

5

When was CVE-2016-10442 published?

CVE-2016-10442 was published in 2016 and affects specific Android versions prior to the April 2018 security patch.

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