Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Android Kernel Components

CVE-2016-8404

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.

References