CVE-2016-8404

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in kernel components including the ION subsystem, Binder, USB driver and networking subsystem could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10. Android ID: A-31496950.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: n/a Android Kernel-3.10
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94686 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8404?
CVE-2016-8404 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8404?
To fix CVE-2016-8404, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8404 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8404 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8404?
CVE-2016-8404 affects n/a Android Kernel-3.10.
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