CVE-2016-10454 Memory corruption in Snapdragon Mobile

Critical 9.8 Published 18 Apr 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

An out-of-bounds index in a QTEE API function allows attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges on affected Qualcomm Snapdragon devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-10454?

CVE-2016-10454 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware, published on 18 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, and SD 625, in a QTEE API function, an array out-of-bounds index can occur.

Weakness: CWE-129

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10454?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 430 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 625 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10454?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10454 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-10454 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10454 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3g28-v7g2-x3c3.