CVE-2016-10284: High severity android vulnerability

Published May 1, 2017
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm video driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32402303. References: QC-CR#2000664.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Google Android
Linux Linux Kernel=3.10
Linux Linux Kernel=3.18

Event History

May 1, 2017
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
May 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10284?

CVE-2016-10284 is rated as High due to its potential for elevation of privilege within the kernel context.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10284?

To fix CVE-2016-10284, users should apply the latest security updates provided by their device manufacturers or Android.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-10284?

CVE-2016-10284 affects Android platforms utilizing kernel versions 3.10 and 3.18.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10284?

CVE-2016-10284 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm video driver.

5

Who discovered CVE-2016-10284?

CVE-2016-10284 was identified in the Qualcomm video driver as part of ongoing security research efforts.

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