CVE-2016-10496: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 2, 2018
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Updated

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9635M, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, and SD 810, A NULL pointer dereference can occur during an SSL handshake.

Affected Software

31 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Mdm9635m Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M
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 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 625 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 625
Qualcomm Sd 650 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 650
Qualcomm Sd 652 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 652
Qualcomm Sd 808 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 808
Qualcomm Sd 810 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 810

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-2016-10496?

The severity of CVE-2016-10496 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

Which Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile devices are affected by CVE-2016-10496?

Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9635M, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, and SD 810 are affected by CVE-2016-10496.

3

What is the vulnerability in CVE-2016-10496?

CVE-2016-10496 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that can occur during an SSL handshake.

4

How can I fix CVE-2016-10496?

To fix CVE-2016-10496, update your Android device to a security patch level after April 5, 2018.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-10496?

You can find more information about CVE-2016-10496 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671), [Android Security Bulletin - April 2018](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01), [Android Security Bulletin - April 2018 Asterisk](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-04-01/#asterisk).

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