CVE-2016-8432: Critical severity android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32447738. References: N-CVE-2016-8432.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8432?
CVE-2016-8432 is rated as Critical due to the potential for local permanent device compromise.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8432?
To fix CVE-2016-8432, update the NVIDIA GPU driver to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-8432?
CVE-2016-8432 affects Google Android and Linux Kernel 3.18 systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8432?
CVE-2016-8432 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU driver.
What could an attacker do with CVE-2016-8432?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2016-8432 to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel.