Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Android Kernel Components
CVE-2016-8404

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux
Status
Android Kernel-3.10
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 January 2017

What is CVE-2016-8404?

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the kernel components of Android, specifically in the ION subsystem, Binder, USB driver, and networking subsystem. This flaw could allow a local malicious application to gain access to sensitive data beyond its authorized permissions, necessitating the prior compromise of a privileged process for exploitation. Users are advised to ensure their Android systems are updated to the latest security patches to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

Android Kernel-3.10 Android Kernel-3.10

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.html
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94686
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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