CVE-2016-10424

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9650, SD…

published April 18, 2018

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

⚠️ A simple upgrade is all it takes to fix multiple issues! This vulnerability affects a wide range of Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms, from automobiles to wearables. 🔥 Think of this like a car recall: if a tiny issue emerges in one part of the engine, it could affect the entire vehicle's performance. Upgrading LibPNG is like getting that issue fixed to ensure everything runs smoothly. If left unaddressed, this vulnerability could allow for unexpected behaviors or performance hiccups in devices using affected Snapdragon chipsets. While it's not currently known to be exploited, the risks of unpatched software can lead to significant headaches down the line.

Put simply

Think of this like a car recall: if a tiny issue emerges in one part of the engine, it could affect the entire vehicle's performance. Upgrading LibPNG is like getting that issue fixed to ensure everything runs smoothly. The vulnerability is tied to the LibPNG library, where upgrading from version 1.6.12 to 1.6.21 addresses several issues linked to common weaknesses. It highlights the importance of keeping third-party libraries up-to-date to prevent potential exploitation.

What to do

If left unaddressed, this vulnerability could allow for unexpected behaviors or performance hiccups in devices using affected Snapdragon chipsets. While it's not currently known to be exploited, the risks of unpatched software can lead to significant headaches down the line. Make sure to upgrade LibPNG to version 1.6.21 on all affected Snapdragon platforms. Reviewing your current dependencies and ensuring that security patches are applied regularly can fortify your systems against potential vulnerabilities. You've got this! By tackling this upgrade, you'll keep your devices safe and sound. 🛡️

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 Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9650, SD…
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