CVE-2016-10390

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, when downloading a file, an excessive amount of memory may be consumed

published August 18, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A little glitch in the memory department! Qualcomm products running Android might drain more memory than expected while downloading files. ๐Ÿฅด Think of it like a buffet where the server keeps piling food onto your plate without checking if you can finish it โ€” soon, you're overwhelmed, and the table is a mess! This memory consumption issue could lead to sluggish device performance or crashes during file downloads, leaving users frustrated and devices less reliable. If your Qualcomm device starts feeling more like a tortoise than a hare, this could be a factor!

Put simply

Think of it like a buffet where the server keeps piling food onto your plate without checking if you can finish it โ€” soon, you're overwhelmed, and the table is a mess! This vulnerability arises because of excessive memory usage during file downloads in Qualcomm's Android products, potentially causing devices to slow down or crash due to resource exhaustion.

What to do

This memory consumption issue could lead to sluggish device performance or crashes during file downloads, leaving users frustrated and devices less reliable. If your Qualcomm device starts feeling more like a tortoise than a hare, this could be a factor! To mitigate this issue, ensure your device is updated to the latest firmware provided by Qualcomm. Monitor device performance during downloads and consider limiting file sizes where possible. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay proactive, and your device will be running smoothly in no time! ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01033 ยท 63.5th percentile
Published
2017-08-18T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 AUG 18:00Z
    In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, when downloading a file, an excessive amount of memory may be consumed
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