CVE-2016-8468: High severity android vulnerability

Published Jan 3, 2017
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Binder could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process and is mitigated by current platform configurations. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32394425.

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-2016-8468?

CVE-2016-8468 is rated as Moderate due to the requirement of compromising a privileged process.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8468?

To address CVE-2016-8468, ensure your affected systems are updated to the latest security patches provided by the vendor.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-8468?

CVE-2016-8468 affects Google Android and the Linux Kernel version 3.18.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8468?

CVE-2016-8468 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Binder component.

5

Can CVE-2016-8468 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2016-8468 requires local access to exploit, as it involves executing arbitrary code within a privileged context.

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