CVE-2016-8461: Infoleak
Published Jan 3, 2017
·Updated
An information disclosure vulnerability in the bootloader could enable a local attacker to access data outside of its permission level. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to access sensitive data. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32369621.
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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8461?
CVE-2016-8461 is rated as High due to its potential for sensitive data access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-8461?
To fix CVE-2016-8461, update your Android device to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-8461?
CVE-2016-8461 affects devices running Android Kernel version 3.18.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8461?
CVE-2016-8461 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the bootloader.
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Can CVE-2016-8461 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-8461 requires local access to the device to be exploited.