CVE-2016-10389

Name: CVE-2016-10389
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-18T18:29:03.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10389 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, there is no size check for the images being flashed onto the NAND memory in their respective partitions, so there is a possibility of writing beyond the intended partition.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, there is no size check for the images being flashed onto the NAND memory in their respective partitions, so there is a possibility of writing beyond the intended partition.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99465Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99465Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10389?

How severe is CVE-2016-10389?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10389 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10389?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST