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.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-8433

critical

9.3

CWE

264

3/1/2017

12/1/2017

20/4/2025

CVE-2016-8433

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8433?

CVE-2016-8433 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek driver.

First published: Tue Jan 03 2017(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android	<=7.1.0
Android
	<=7.1.0

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.html

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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.

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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.