CVE-2016-8420
First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32451171. References: QC-CR#1087807.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <=7.1.1 | |
| Linux kernel | =3.10 | |
| Linux kernel | =3.18 | |
| Android | ||
| Linux Kernel | =3.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =3.18 |
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Reference Links
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcacld-2.0/commit/?id=c6597e015a7ce5ee71d3725fc55e64fc50923f4e
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2017-02-01 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96047
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037798
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8420?
CVE-2016-8420 is rated as High severity due to its potential for elevation of privilege in the Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8420?
To resolve CVE-2016-8420, update to the latest version of Android or the affected Linux kernel with security patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-8420?
CVE-2016-8420 affects Android versions up to 7.1.1 and Linux kernel versions 3.10 and 3.18.
Can CVE-2016-8420 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-8420 requires local access to execute arbitrary code, so it cannot be exploited remotely without prior access to the device.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8420?
CVE-2016-8420 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that arises from the Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver's handling of privileged processes.
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