CVE-2016-10384
CriticalIn all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an assertion was potentially reachable in a WLAN driver ioctl.
CVSS 3.0 score
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-20CVE-2016-10384 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability
What is Improper Input Validation?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2016-10384 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671
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Vendor Advisory
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Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2016-10384?
CVE-2016-10384 is a Critical severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2016-10384 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-10384?
CVE-2016-10384 has a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, rated Critical severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-10384?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2016-10384. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2016-10384 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2016-10384 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →