CVE-2016-10501: Input Validation

Published Apr 2, 2018
·
Updated

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear, and Small Cell SoC FSM9055, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9655, 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, and SD 835, improper input validation can occur while parsing an image.

Affected Software

53 affected components
Google Android
QUALCOMM Fsm9055 Firmware
QUALCOMM FSM9055
QUALCOMM Mdm9206 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9206
QUALCOMM Mdm9607 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9607
QUALCOMM Mdm9635m Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9635M
QUALCOMM Mdm9655 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9655
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 835 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 835

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-2016-10501?

CVE-2016-10501 is a vulnerability found in Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear, and Small Cell SoC FSM9055, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9655, 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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10501?

The severity of CVE-2016-10501 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.

3

How can I fix CVE-2016-10501?

To fix CVE-2016-10501, it is recommended to update your Android device to the latest security patch level.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-10501?

You can find more information about CVE-2016-10501 at the following references: [securityfocus.com](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671), [source.android.com](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01), [source.android.com](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-04-01/#asterisk).

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2016-10501?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2016-10501 is CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.

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