CVE-2016-5872

Name: CVE-2016-5872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-18T18:29:03.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5872 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, arguments to several QTEE syscalls are not properly validated.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, arguments to several QTEE syscalls are not properly validated.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5872?

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, arguments to several QTEE syscalls are not properly validated.

How severe is CVE-2016-5872?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5872 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5872?

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