What is the severity of CVE-2016-8398?

CVE-2016-8398 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on Android devices.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8398?

To fix CVE-2016-8398, install the latest security updates provided by the Android operating system.

What does CVE-2016-8398 affect?

CVE-2016-8398 affects Android devices running Linux Kernel version 3.18.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8398?

CVE-2016-8398 is an unauthenticated message processing vulnerability that can occur without an EPS security context.

Is CVE-2016-8398 present in all Android versions?

CVE-2016-8398 is specific to Android devices that utilize the affected Linux Kernel version 3.18, not all Android versions.

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CVE-2016-8398

critical

CWE

254

3/1/2017

12/1/2017

26/8/2024

CVE-2016-8398

First published: Tue Jan 03 2017(Updated: )

Unauthenticated messages processed by the UE. Certain NAS messages are processed when no EPS security context exists in the UE. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-31548486. References: QC-CR#877705.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux Kernel	=3.18
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8398?
CVE-2016-8398 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on Android devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8398?
To fix CVE-2016-8398, install the latest security updates provided by the Android operating system.
What does CVE-2016-8398 affect?
CVE-2016-8398 affects Android devices running Linux Kernel version 3.18.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8398?
CVE-2016-8398 is an unauthenticated message processing vulnerability that can occur without an EPS security context.
Is CVE-2016-8398 present in all Android versions?
CVE-2016-8398 is specific to Android devices that utilize the affected Linux Kernel version 3.18, not all Android versions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8398?
CVE-2016-8398 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on Android devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8398?
To fix CVE-2016-8398, install the latest security updates provided by the Android operating system.
What does CVE-2016-8398 affect?
CVE-2016-8398 affects Android devices running Linux Kernel version 3.18.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8398?
CVE-2016-8398 is an unauthenticated message processing vulnerability that can occur without an EPS security context.
Is CVE-2016-8398 present in all Android versions?
CVE-2016-8398 is specific to Android devices that utilize the affected Linux Kernel version 3.18, not all Android versions.