CVE-2016-8433: Critical severity android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek 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: N/A. Android ID: A-31750190. References: MT-ALPS02974192.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8433?
CVE-2016-8433 is rated as Critical due to the potential for local permanent device compromise.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8433?
To mitigate CVE-2016-8433, users should update their Android device to a version later than 7.1.0.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-8433?
CVE-2016-8433 affects Android versions up to and including 7.1.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8433?
CVE-2016-8433 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek driver.
Can CVE-2016-8433 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-8433 requires local access to exploit, as it involves a malicious application running on the device.