PT-2016-3261 · Qualcomm+1 · Qualcomm Sound Codec Driver+1

Seven Shen · Published 2016-12-29 · Updated 2018-05-04 · CVE-2016-10231

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android kernel

Description The issue is related to an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm sound codec driver, which is associated with insufficient access control. This could allow a remote attacker to elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code using a specially crafted application.

Recommendations For Android kernel, consider restricting access to the Qualcomm sound codec driver until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the Qualcomm sound codec driver in sensitive operations to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2018-00727

CVE-2016-10231

Affected Products

Android Kernel

Qualcomm Sound Codec Driver

References · 7

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2018-00727 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10231 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1038201 · Note
• https://vuldb.com/?id.115717 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/97402 · Note
• https://vulnerabilitycenter.com/#!vul=70439 · Note