CVE-2016-8398: Critical severity android vulnerability

Published Jan 3, 2017
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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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Google Android
Linux Linux Kernel=3.18

Event History

Jan 3, 2017
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Jan 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8398?

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

3

What does CVE-2016-8398 affect?

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

4

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.

5

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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