CVE-2016-5867

Description

In a sound driver in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, some variables are from userspace and values can be chosen that could result in stack overflow.

Category

7.0
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.codeaurora.org/quic/la//kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=065360da7147003aed8f59782b7652d565f56be5 issue tracking third party advisory patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98170 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5867?
CVE-2016-5867 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5867?
To fix CVE-2016-5867, 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-2016-5867 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5867 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-2016-5867?
CVE-2016-5867 affects Qualcomm, Inc. All Qualcomm products.
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