CVE-2016-8471: Infoleak
An information disclosure vulnerability in the MediaTek driver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: N/A. Android ID: A-31528890. References: MT-ALPS02961380.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8471?
CVE-2016-8471 is rated as Moderate due to the requirement of compromising a privileged process before exploitation.
How does CVE-2016-8471 affect Android devices?
CVE-2016-8471 allows a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels on affected Android devices.
Which versions of Android are impacted by CVE-2016-8471?
CVE-2016-8471 affects Android versions up to and including 7.1.0.
How can I mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2016-8471?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2016-8471, users should ensure their Android device is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2016-8471?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2016-8471 is included in security updates released for affected versions of Android.