CVE-2016-10422
Description
In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Small Cell SoC, Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear FSM9055, IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, and SDX20, improper access control in system call leads to unauthorized access.
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Improper access control in a Qualcomm SoC system call on Android allows unauthorized access, affecting multiple Snapdragon platforms.
Vulnerability
CVE-2016-10422 is an improper access control vulnerability in a system call within Qualcomm SoCs used in Android devices. The affected components include FSM9055, IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, and SDX20. The issue exists in Android versions prior to the 2018-04-05 security patch level [1].
Exploitation
An attacker with local access to the device can exploit the improper access control in the system call to bypass intended security restrictions. No additional authentication or user interaction is required beyond local execution [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation leads to unauthorized access, potentially allowing the attacker to read sensitive data, modify system settings, or escalate privileges within the affected Android environment [1].
Mitigation
The vulnerability is addressed in the Android security patch level of 2018-04-05 or later. Users should ensure their devices receive the April 2018 or newer security updates from their device manufacturers [1].
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Affected products
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- Qualcomm, Inc./Small Cell SoC , Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearv5Range: FSM9055, IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDX20
Patches
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References
2- www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_BID
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
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