Vulnerability Description
The wcdcal_hwdep_ioctl_shared function in sound/soc/codecs/wcdcal-hwdep.c in the Qualcomm sound codec in Android before 2016-09-05 on Nexus 6P devices does not properly copy firmware data, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 29512527 and Qualcomm internal bug CR856400.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92884
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=a7a6ddc91cce7adIssue TrackingPatch
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92884
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=a7a6ddc91cce7adIssue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3893?
CVE-2016-3893 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The wcdcal_hwdep_ioctl_shared function in sound/soc/codecs/wcdcal-hwdep.c in the Qualcomm sound codec in Android before 2016-09-05 on Nexus 6P devices does not properly copy firmware data, which allow...
How severe is CVE-2016-3893?
CVE-2016-3893 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3893?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.