CVE-2016-5871 Integer overflow in All Qualcomm products
An integer overflow leading to buffer overflow in the Linux kernel allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when loading image files on Qualcomm Android 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-2016-5871?
CVE-2016-5871 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android, published on 18 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an integer overflow to buffer overflow vulnerability exists when loading an image file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5871?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5871?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5871 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-5871 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5871 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-84qx-w96q-23c8.