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CVE-2016-10288

First published: Mon May 01 2017(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm LED 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-3.18. Android ID: A-33863909. References: QC-CR#1109763.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel=3.18
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-10288?

    CVE-2016-10288 is rated as High severity due to its potential to allow local applications to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-10288?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-10288, users should ensure that their Android devices are updated to the latest available version provided by the manufacturer.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-10288?

    CVE-2016-10288 affects Android operating systems running the Linux kernel version 3.18.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10288?

    CVE-2016-10288 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm LED driver.

  • Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2016-10288?

    No, CVE-2016-10288 requires a local malicious application to exploit the vulnerability after compromising a privileged process.

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