CVE-2016-5855
UnknownEPSS 0.46%
Last modified
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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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