CVE-2016-5863
UnknownEPSS 0.55%
Last modified
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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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