CVE-2016-5864

Name: CVE-2016-5864
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-16T15:29:00.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5864 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In an audio driver function in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, some parameters are from userspace, and if they are set to a large value, integer overflow is possible followed by buffer overflow. In another function, a missing check for a lower bound may result in an out of bounds memory access.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In an audio driver function in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, some parameters are from userspace, and if they are set to a large value, integer overflow is possible followed by buffer overflow. In another function, a missing check for a lower bound may result in an out of bounds memory access.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.0th 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.securitytracker.com/id/1038623Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=cbc21ceb69cb7bca0643423a7ca982abce3ce50aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=cbc21ceb69cb7bca0643423a7ca982abce3ce50aIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5864?

How severe is CVE-2016-5864?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5864 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5864?

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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Source: NVD / NIST