CVE-2016-8438: Integer Overflow

Published Jan 3, 2017

Updated

Integer overflow leading to a TOCTOU condition in hypervisor PIL. An integer overflow exposes a race condition that may be used to bypass (Peripheral Image Loader) PIL authentication. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-31624565. References: QC-CR#1023638.

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

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8438?

CVE-2016-8438 has a high severity rating due to its potential to enable unauthorized access and bypass security mechanisms.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8438?

To fix CVE-2016-8438, users should update their Android devices to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-8438?

The potential impacts of CVE-2016-8438 include unauthorized access to system resources and possible data leakage.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-8438?

CVE-2016-8438 affects Android devices running Kernel version 3.18.

Is CVE-2016-8438 related to any specific Android feature?

Yes, CVE-2016-8438 is specifically related to the Peripheral Image Loader (PIL) authentication in Android.