CVE-2016-10442

moderate-risk

Published 2018-04-18

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, SDM630, MSM8976, MSM8937, SDM845, MSM8976, and MSM8952, when running module or kernel code with improper access control allowing writing to arbitrary regions of memory, the user may utilize this vector to alter module executable code.

Do I need to act?

0.17% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 9.8/10 Critical

NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (7)

Mdm9640 Firmware

Sdm630 Firmware

Mdm9650 Firmware

Msm8976 Firmware

Msm8937 Firmware

Sdm845 Firmware

Msm8952 Firmware

Affected Vendors

Qualcomm

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671

Vendor Advisory https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671

Vendor Advisory https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01

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moderate-risk

Severity 32/34 · Critical

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 14/34 · Moderate