CVE-2016-5343: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Oct 03 2016(Updated: )
drivers/soc/qcom/qdsp6v2/voice_svc.c in the QDSP6v2 Voice Service driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a write request, as demonstrated by a voice_svc_send_req buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| Linux kernel | >=3.0<=3.19.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=6927e2e0af4dcac357be86ba563c9ae12354bb08
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2016-10-01 (Advisory)
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93330
- https://www.codeaurora.org/multiple-memory-corruption-issues-write-operation-qdsp6v2-voice-service-driver-cve-2016-5343
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5343?
CVE-2016-5343 has been identified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5343?
To fix CVE-2016-5343, update the affected Linux kernel version to one that is patched against this vulnerability.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2016-5343?
CVE-2016-5343 affects the Linux Kernel versions between 3.0 and 3.19.8, specifically on MSM devices using the QDSP6v2 Voice Service driver.
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-5343 facilitate?
CVE-2016-5343 can facilitate denial of service attacks through memory corruption, potentially impacting system stability.
Is CVE-2016-5343 specific to any vendor?
While CVE-2016-5343 affects the Linux kernel, it is particularly relevant to Qualcomm Innovation Center Android contributions for MSM devices.
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