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CVE-2016-3850

Integer overflow in app/aboot/aboot.c in the Qualcomm bootloader in Android befo...

High CVSS 7.3

Overview

Integer overflow in app/aboot/aboot.c in the Qualcomm bootloader in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus 5, 5X, 6P, and 7 (2013) devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted header field in a boot image, aka Android internal bug 27917291 and Qualcomm internal bug CR945164.

CWE: CWE-264 Published: 2016-08-05T20:59:41.927
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.3 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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