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9.8

Google Android may use excess memory during file downloads

CVE-2016-10390 · published 9 years ago
Summary

All Android devices that use Qualcomm chips and the Linux kernel can consume a large amount of memory when downloading a file. This can cause the device to slow down or become unresponsive. Keep the system updated and monitor for patches that limit memory usage during downloads.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android All versions
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, when downloading a file, an excessive amount of memory may be consumed.
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, when downloading a file, an excessive amount of memory may be consumed.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-399Resource Management Errors
Timeline
Published18 Aug 2017
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-10390 · NVD
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