CVE-2016-5859
UnknownEPSS 0.62%
Last modified
CVE-2016-5859 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In a sound driver in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, if a function is called with a very large length, an integer overflow could occur followed by a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In a sound driver in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, if a function is called with a very large length, an integer overflow could occur followed by a buffer overflow.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98175Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la//kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=97fdb441a9fb330a76245e473bc1a2155c809ebeIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98175Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la//kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=97fdb441a9fb330a76245e473bc1a2155c809ebeIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5859?
In a sound driver in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, if a function is called with a very large length, an integer overflow could occur followed by a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2016-5859?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5859 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5859?
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-2016-5859?
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