CVE-2016-8460: Infoleak
An information disclosure vulnerability in the NVIDIA video driver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to access sensitive data without explicit user permission. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10. Android ID: A-31668540. References: N-CVE-2016-8460.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8460?
CVE-2016-8460 is rated as High due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8460?
To mitigate CVE-2016-8460, ensure that your device is running the latest version of the NVIDIA video driver.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8460?
CVE-2016-8460 affects certain versions of the Google Android operating system and the Linux kernel version 3.10.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-8460?
CVE-2016-8460 can be exploited by local malicious applications running on affected devices.
What is the nature of vulnerability in CVE-2016-8460?
CVE-2016-8460 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows access to data outside of an application's permission levels.