CVE-2016-10238

Description

In QSEE in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel access control may potentially be bypassed due to a page alignment issue.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: Qualcomm, Inc. All Qualcomm Products
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97334 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10238?
CVE-2016-10238 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-10238?
To fix CVE-2016-10238, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-10238 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-10238 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-10238?
CVE-2016-10238 affects Qualcomm, Inc. All Qualcomm Products.
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