CVE-2016-10479: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 2, 2018
·
Updated

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9607, MDM9615, MDM9635M, MDM9640, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 810, and SD 820, an arbitrary length value from an incoming message to QMI Proxy can lead to an out-of-bounds write in the stack variable message.

Affected Software

37 affected components
Google Android
QUALCOMM Mdm9607 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9607
QUALCOMM Mdm9615 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9615
QUALCOMM Mdm9635m Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9635M
QUALCOMM Mdm9640 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9640
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 600 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 600
QUALCOMM Sd 415 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 415
QUALCOMM Sd 617 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 617
QUALCOMM Sd 650 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 650
QUALCOMM Sd 652 Firmware
QUALCOMM Sd 652
QUALCOMM Sd 800 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 800
QUALCOMM Sd 810 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 810
QUALCOMM Sd 820 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 820
QUALCOMM Sd 615 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 615
QUALCOMM Sd 616 Firmware
QUALCOMM Sd 616

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 CVE-2016-10479?

CVE-2016-10479 is a vulnerability in Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9607, MDM9615, MDM9635M, MDM9640, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 810, and SD 820. An arbitrary length value from an incoming message to QMI Proxy can lead to a buffer overflow.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10479?

CVE-2016-10479 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-10479?

CVE-2016-10479 affects Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9607, MDM9615, MDM9635M, MDM9640, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 810, and SD 820.

4

How can I fix CVE-2016-10479?

To fix CVE-2016-10479, update your Android device to the 2018-04-05 security patch level or later.

5

Is Qualcomm MDM9607 affected by CVE-2016-10479?

Yes, Qualcomm MDM9607 is affected by CVE-2016-10479.

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