CVE-2016-5863

Name: CVE-2016-5863
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-16T15:29:00.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5863 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In an ioctl handler in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, several sanity checks are missing which can lead to out-of-bounds accesses.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In an ioctl handler in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, several sanity checks are missing which can lead to out-of-bounds accesses.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

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
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=daf0acd54a6a80de227baef9a06285e4aa5f8c93Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99465Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=daf0acd54a6a80de227baef9a06285e4aa5f8c93Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5863?

In an ioctl handler in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, several sanity checks are missing which can lead to out-of-bounds accesses.

How severe is CVE-2016-5863?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5863 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5863?

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-2016-5863?

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Source: NVD / NIST