CVE-2016-5872

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, arguments to several QTEE syscalls are not properly validated

published August 18, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A tiny oversight in Qualcomm's QTEE syscalls could lead to some serious mischief! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn't double-check the ingredients before cooking. If a mischievous diner orders something unusual, they might sneak in an ingredient that alters the entire dish! If exploited, this flaw could allow attackers to manipulate system calls in unexpected ways, potentially compromising the device's integrity. This could lead to unauthorized access or even system crashes if the wrong syscall is executed—definitely a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn't double-check the ingredients before cooking. If a mischievous diner orders something unusual, they might sneak in an ingredient that alters the entire dish! This vulnerability arises from insufficient argument validation in several QTEE syscalls within Qualcomm's Android implementations, allowing attackers to exploit the system at a low level, potentially leading to privilege escalation or arbitrary code execution.

What to do

If exploited, this flaw could allow attackers to manipulate system calls in unexpected ways, potentially compromising the device's integrity. This could lead to unauthorized access or even system crashes if the wrong syscall is executed—definitely a recipe for disaster! Update to the latest firmware provided by Qualcomm to address this issue, and keep an eye out for any security patches that might be released. Regularly auditing your device for updates can help ensure you’re protected! You've got this! Stay updated, and keep your devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00895 · 58.9th 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, arguments to several QTEE syscalls are not properly validated
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