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CVE-2016-10389

7.8 · HIGH

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, there is no size check for the images being flashed onto the NAND memory in their respective partitions, so there is…

Published Aug 18, 2017CWE-119EPSS 0.46%

Overview

CVE-2016-10389 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 18, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, there is no size check for the images being flashed onto the NAND memory in their respective partitions, so there is a possibility of writing beyond the intended partition.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10389?

CVE-2016-10389 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 18, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-10389?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-10389?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-10389?

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