CVE-2016-10486: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Apr 02 2018(Updated: )
In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, MDM9645, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 450, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, and SD 820A, PD failure reason string from user PD is used directly in root PD, so if the buffer parameter is non-NULL terminated in Diag F3 APIs, a buffer overread occurs.
Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | ||
| Qualcomm Mdm9640 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Mdm9640 | ||
| Qualcomm Mdm9645 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Mdm9645 | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 210 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 210 | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 212 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 212 | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 205 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 205 | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 450 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 808 | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 810 | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 820 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 820 | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 820a Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 820a |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10486?
The severity of CVE-2016-10486 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2016-10486?
The affected software for CVE-2016-10486 includes Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, MDM9645, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 450, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, and SD 820A.
How can I fix CVE-2016-10486?
To fix CVE-2016-10486, it is recommended to install the latest security patch level on affected devices.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-10486?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-10486 on the following sources: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671), [Android Security Bulletin](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01), and [Android Security Bulletin - CVE-2016-10486](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-04-01/#asterisk).
What is the CWE category for CVE-2016-10486?
The CWE category for CVE-2016-10486 is CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer).
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