CVE-2016-10296: Infoleak
First published: Mon May 01 2017(Updated: )
An information disclosure vulnerability in the Qualcomm shared memory driver 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, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-33845464. References: QC-CR#1109782.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | =3.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =3.18 | |
| Android |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10296?
CVE-2016-10296 is rated as Moderate due to the requirement of compromising a privileged process before exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10296?
To fix CVE-2016-10296, update your Android device to the latest version that includes the applicable security patches.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10296?
CVE-2016-10296 affects specific versions of the Android OS and the Linux kernel, notably versions 3.10 and 3.18.
Can CVE-2016-10296 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-10296 requires local access to a device, making remote exploitation unlikely.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10296?
CVE-2016-10296 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
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