CVE-2016-10340 Integer overflow in All Qualcomm products
An integer underflow in the Android Linux kernel syscall handler allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-10340?
CVE-2016-10340 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Jun 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an integer underflow leading to buffer overflow vulnerability exists in a syscall handler.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10340?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10340?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10340 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10340 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10340 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j6xf-phf8-mx4m.