CVE-2016-10419

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD…

published April 18, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An uninitialized object is the sneaky culprit here! This vulnerability lurking in Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips could lead to out-of-bounds access if you're running older Android versions. 🔥 Think of it like trying to bake a soufflé without measuring your ingredients — if you forget a key component, your dish could overflow and create a messy situation. In this case, the uninitialized object is like that missing ingredient, potentially causing chaos in the scheduler's operation. If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the scheduler object service request, leading to unpredictable behavior or even crashing the system. While there are no known exploits for this vulnerability yet, the risk is still there, making it a ticking time bomb.

Put simply

Think of it like trying to bake a soufflé without measuring your ingredients — if you forget a key component, your dish could overflow and create a messy situation. In this case, the uninitialized object is like that missing ingredient, potentially causing chaos in the scheduler's operation. This vulnerability arises when the scheduler object service request on Qualcomm Snapdragon mobile devices accesses an uninitialized object, resulting in out-of-bounds access, which can compromise system stability.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the scheduler object service request, leading to unpredictable behavior or even crashing the system. While there are no known exploits for this vulnerability yet, the risk is still there, making it a ticking time bomb. To mitigate this issue, ensure that your Android devices are updated to the latest security patch level as of April 5, 2018, or later. Regularly check for updates from your device manufacturer to stay protected against potential exploits. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices updated for a secure mobile experience. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01185 · 67.4th percentile
Published
2018-04-18T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 APR 14:00Z
    In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD…
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