CVE-2016-8472: 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-31531758. References: MT-ALPS02961384.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8472?
CVE-2016-8472 is rated as Moderate because it requires compromising a privileged process to exploit.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8472?
To fix CVE-2016-8472, update your Android device to a version later than 7.1.0.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-8472?
CVE-2016-8472 affects devices running Android versions up to and including 7.1.0.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2016-8472?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2016-8472 could access data outside of their permission levels.
Is CVE-2016-8472 a remote attack vulnerability?
No, CVE-2016-8472 requires local access to a privileged process to exploit the vulnerability.