CVE-2016-10428

Description

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, and SD 820A, HMAC verification in counter file uses an insecure memcmp which may assist a timing attack.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10428?
CVE-2016-10428 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-10428?
To fix CVE-2016-10428, 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-2016-10428 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-10428 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-2016-10428?
CVE-2016-10428 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile.
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