CVE-2016-10451 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9650, 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, SD 820, SD 835, and SDX20, privilege escalation may occur due to inherently insecure treatment of local files.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9206 Firmware	-
Qualcomm	Mdm9206	-
Qualcomm	Mdm9607 Firmware	-
Qualcomm	Mdm9607	-
Qualcomm	Mdm9635M Firmware	-
Qualcomm	Mdm9635M	-
Qualcomm	Mdm9640 Firmware	-
Qualcomm	Mdm9640	-
Qualcomm	Mdm9650 Firmware	-
Qualcomm	Mdm9650	-
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	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-10451?

CVE-2016-10451 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD ...

How severe is CVE-2016-10451?

CVE-2016-10451 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10451?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9206, Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9607, Qualcomm Mdm9635M Firmware.