critical
10
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-10473: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Apr 02 2018(Updated: )

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, and SDX20, in a supplementary services function, a buffer overflow can occur.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm MSM8909W
qualcomm SD 210 firmware
qualcomm SD 210
qualcomm SD 212 firmware
qualcomm SD 212
qualcomm SD 205 firmware
qualcomm SD 205
qualcomm SD 400 firmware
qualcomm SD 400
qualcomm sd 410 firmware
qualcomm sd 410
qualcomm sd 412 firmware
qualcomm sd 412
qualcomm SD 425 firmware
qualcomm SD 425
Qualcomm SD 430 firmware
Qualcomm SD 430
Qualcomm SD 450 firmware
Qualcomm SD 450
qualcomm sd 615 firmware
qualcomm sd 615
qualcomm sd 616 firmware
qualcomm sd 616
qualcomm sd 415 firmware
qualcomm sd 415
qualcomm sd 617 firmware
Qualcomm QCA617
qualcomm SD 625 firmware
qualcomm SD 625
qualcomm sd 650 firmware
qualcomm sd 650
qualcomm sd 652 firmware
qualcomm sd 652
qualcomm SD 800 firmware
qualcomm SD 800
qualcomm SD 808 firmware
qualcomm SD 808
qualcomm sd 810 firmware
qualcomm sd 810
qualcomm SD 820 firmware
qualcomm SD 820
qualcomm SD 835 firmware
qualcomm SD 835
qualcomm SD 600 firmware
qualcomm SD 600
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability CVE-2016-10473?

    CVE-2016-10473 is a vulnerability in Android devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

  • How severe is CVE-2016-10473?

    CVE-2016-10473 has a severity score of 9.8, which is classified as critical.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-10473?

    Android devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear processors, including MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, and SD 835.

  • How can I fix the CVE-2016-10473 vulnerability?

    To fix the CVE-2016-10473 vulnerability, update your Android device to the April 2018 security patch level or a newer version provided by your device manufacturer.

  • Are Qualcomm MDM9206 and MDM9607 vulnerable to CVE-2016-10473?

    No, Qualcomm MDM9206 and MDM9607 are not vulnerable to CVE-2016-10473.

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