CVE-2016-5855

Name: CVE-2016-5855
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-16T15:29:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5855 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In a driver in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, a user-supplied buffer is casted to a structure without checking if the source buffer is large enough.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In a driver in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, a user-supplied buffer is casted to a structure without checking if the source buffer is large enough.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98220Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la//kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=a5edb54e93ba85719091fe2bc426d75fa7059834Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98220Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la//kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=a5edb54e93ba85719091fe2bc426d75fa7059834Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5855?

In a driver in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, a user-supplied buffer is casted to a structure without checking if the source buffer is large enough.

How severe is CVE-2016-5855?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5855 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5855?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-5855?

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Source: NVD / NIST