CVE-2016-10477: 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 Mobile SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 430, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, and SD 820, while processing smart card requests, a buffer overflow can occur.

Affected Software

33 affected components
Google Android
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 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430
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

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-2016-10477?

The severity of CVE-2016-10477 is critical with a severity score of 9.8.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2016-10477?

The affected software for CVE-2016-10477 includes Android versions before 2018-04-05 or any earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile SD 210, SD 212, SD 205, SD 400, SD 430, SD 615, SD 616, SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650, SD 652, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, and SD 820.

3

How does CVE-2016-10477 occur?

CVE-2016-10477 occurs due to a buffer overflow while processing smart card requests.

4

What is the Fix for CVE-2016-10477?

To fix CVE-2016-10477, it is recommended to update to Android version 2018-04-05 or a later security patch level.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-10477?

More information about CVE-2016-10477 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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