CVE-2016-10290: High severity android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm shared memory 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-33898330. References: QC-CR#1109782.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10290?
CVE-2016-10290 is rated as High due to the potential for local malicious applications to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10290?
To mitigate CVE-2016-10290, it is recommended to update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by the manufacturer.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-10290?
CVE-2016-10290 affects devices running specific versions of Android that utilize the Qualcomm shared memory driver.
Can CVE-2016-10290 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-10290 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires a local privileged process to be compromised first.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10290?
CVE-2016-10290 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.