CVE-2016-10476: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 2, 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 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, and SDX20, missing array index checks on app index in function qcriluimclearencryptedpin results in accessing addresses outside the bounds of the buffer when app index is too large.

Affected Software

53 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607
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 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 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 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 Sdx20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX20

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-2016-10476?

The severity of CVE-2016-10476 is critical with a value of 9.8.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2016-10476?

CVE-2016-10476 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, leading to potential information disclosure, privilege escalation, or denial of service.

3

How does CVE-2016-10476 affect Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear devices?

CVE-2016-10476 affects devices running 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 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2016-10476?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2016-10476, it is recommended to update the affected Android devices to at least the 2018-04-05 security patch level or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-10476?

More information about CVE-2016-10476 can be found at the following references: [1](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671), [2](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01), [3](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-04-01/#asterisk).

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