CVE-2016-10474: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 2, 2018
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Updated

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, and SD 850, if the buffer length passed to the RIL interface is too large, the buffer size calculation may overflow, resulting in an undersize allocation for the buffer, and subsequently buffer overwrite.

Affected Software

55 affected components
Google Android
QUALCOMM Mdm9206 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9206
QUALCOMM Mdm9607 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9607
QUALCOMM Ipq4019 Firmware
QUALCOMM IPQ4019
QUALCOMM Mdm9650 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9650
QUALCOMM Msm8909w Firmware
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 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 SD 617
QUALCOMM Sd 625 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 625
QUALCOMM Sd 650 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 650
QUALCOMM Sd 652 Firmware
QUALCOMM Sd 652
QUALCOMM Sd 820a Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 820A
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 845 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 845
QUALCOMM Sd 850 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 850

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10474?

The severity of CVE-2016-10474 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-10474?

CVE-2016-10474 affects Google Android, Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware, Qualcomm Ipq4019 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 210 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 212 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 205 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 410 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 412 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 430 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 615 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 616 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 415 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 617 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 625 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 650 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 652 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 820a Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 808 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 810 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 820 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 835 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 845 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 850 Firmware.

3

How can I fix CVE-2016-10474?

To fix CVE-2016-10474, you should apply the security patch level from April 2018 or later provided by Google or Qualcomm.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2016-10474?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2016-10474 is CWE-119.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-10474?

You can find more information about CVE-2016-10474 on the SecurityFocus and Android Security Bulletins websites.

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