What is the severity of CVE-2016-8396?

CVE-2016-8396 is rated as High due to its potential for sensitive data access without user permission.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8396?

The recommended fix for CVE-2016-8396 is to update to the latest version of Android beyond 7.1.0.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2016-8396?

CVE-2016-8396 affects Android versions up to and including 7.1.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8396?

CVE-2016-8396 is an information disclosure vulnerability found in the MediaTek video driver.

Can CVE-2016-8396 be exploited by remote attackers?

CVE-2016-8396 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires a local malicious application to exploit it.

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CVE-2016-8396

medium

5.5

CWE

200

5/12/2016

12/1/2017

20/4/2025

CVE-2016-8396: Infoleak

First published: Mon Dec 05 2016(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability in the MediaTek video driver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to access sensitive data without explicit user permission. Product: Android. Versions: N/A. Android ID: A-31249105.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android	<=7.1.0
Android
	<=7.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8396?
CVE-2016-8396 is rated as High due to its potential for sensitive data access without user permission.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8396?
The recommended fix for CVE-2016-8396 is to update to the latest version of Android beyond 7.1.0.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2016-8396?
CVE-2016-8396 affects Android versions up to and including 7.1.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8396?
CVE-2016-8396 is an information disclosure vulnerability found in the MediaTek video driver.
Can CVE-2016-8396 be exploited by remote attackers?
CVE-2016-8396 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires a local malicious application to exploit it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8396?
CVE-2016-8396 is rated as High due to its potential for sensitive data access without user permission.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8396?
The recommended fix for CVE-2016-8396 is to update to the latest version of Android beyond 7.1.0.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2016-8396?
CVE-2016-8396 affects Android versions up to and including 7.1.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8396?
CVE-2016-8396 is an information disclosure vulnerability found in the MediaTek video driver.
Can CVE-2016-8396 be exploited by remote attackers?
CVE-2016-8396 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires a local malicious application to exploit it.