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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-10442

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, SDM630, MSM8976, MSM8937, SDM845, MSM8976, and MSM8952, when running module or kernel code with impr...

Vulnerability Description

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, SDM630, MSM8976, MSM8937, SDM845, MSM8976, and MSM8952, when running module or kernel code with improper access control allowing writing to arbitrary regions of memory, the user may utilize this vector to alter module executable code.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
QualcommMdm9640 Firmware-
QualcommMdm9640-
QualcommSdm630 Firmware-
QualcommSdm630-
QualcommMdm9650 Firmware-
QualcommMdm9650-
QualcommMsm8976 Firmware-
QualcommMsm8976-
QualcommMsm8937 Firmware-
QualcommMsm8937-
QualcommSdm845 Firmware-
QualcommSdm845-
QualcommMsm8952 Firmware-
QualcommMsm8952-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-10442?

CVE-2016-10442 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, SDM630, MSM8976, MSM8937, SDM845, MSM8976, and MSM8952, when running module or kernel code with impr...

How severe is CVE-2016-10442?

CVE-2016-10442 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10442?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qualcomm Mdm9640 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9640, Qualcomm Sdm630 Firmware, Qualcomm Sdm630, Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware.