What is the severity of CVE-2016-8440?

CVE-2016-8440 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for causing a buffer overflow and hypervisor memory overwrite.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8440?

Fixing CVE-2016-8440 involves updating the Android operating system to a version that has addressed the vulnerability.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8440?

CVE-2016-8440 affects Android devices running kernel version 3.18.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8440?

CVE-2016-8440 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by improper input validation in specific system calls.

What products are impacted by CVE-2016-8440?

CVE-2016-8440 primarily impacts the Android operating system, particularly devices running Linux Kernel 3.18.

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CVE-2016-8440

critical

CWE

119 20

3/1/2017

12/1/2017

26/8/2024

CVE-2016-8440: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 03 2017(Updated: )

Possible buffer overflow in SMMU system call. Improper input validation in ADSP SID2CB system call may result in hypervisor memory overwrite. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-31625306. References: QC-CR#1036747.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux Kernel	=3.18
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8440?
CVE-2016-8440 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for causing a buffer overflow and hypervisor memory overwrite.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8440?
Fixing CVE-2016-8440 involves updating the Android operating system to a version that has addressed the vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8440?
CVE-2016-8440 affects Android devices running kernel version 3.18.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8440?
CVE-2016-8440 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by improper input validation in specific system calls.
What products are impacted by CVE-2016-8440?
CVE-2016-8440 primarily impacts the Android operating system, particularly devices running Linux Kernel 3.18.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8440?
CVE-2016-8440 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for causing a buffer overflow and hypervisor memory overwrite.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8440?
Fixing CVE-2016-8440 involves updating the Android operating system to a version that has addressed the vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8440?
CVE-2016-8440 affects Android devices running kernel version 3.18.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8440?
CVE-2016-8440 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by improper input validation in specific system calls.
What products are impacted by CVE-2016-8440?
CVE-2016-8440 primarily impacts the Android operating system, particularly devices running Linux Kernel 3.18.