CVE-2016-2435: Critical severity google nexus 9 vulnerability
The NVIDIA video driver in Android before 2016-05-01 on Nexus 9 devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 27297988.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2435?
CVE-2016-2435 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2435?
To fix CVE-2016-2435, users should update their Android operating system to a version later than 6.0.1 where the vulnerability has been patched.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-2435?
CVE-2016-2435 specifically affects Nexus 9 devices running Android versions up to and including 6.0.1.
What does CVE-2016-2435 exploit?
CVE-2016-2435 exploits a vulnerability in the NVIDIA video driver allowing privilege escalation via a crafted application.
Is CVE-2016-2435 still a risk if my Nexus 9 runs a later Android version?
If your Nexus 9 device is running an Android version later than 6.0.1, CVE-2016-2435 should no longer pose a risk.