CVE-2016-8475: Infoleak

Published Jan 3, 2017
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Updated

An information disclosure vulnerability in the HTC input 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: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32591129.

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-2016-8475?

CVE-2016-8475 is rated as Moderate because it requires a local malicious application to first compromise a privileged process.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8475?

To address CVE-2016-8475, update your Android device to the latest version that includes patches for this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-8475?

CVE-2016-8475 affects Android devices running Kernel version 3.18.

4

Can CVE-2016-8475 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2016-8475 can lead to information disclosure, allowing local applications to access unauthorized data.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2016-8475?

Users with Android devices using the affected kernel version are at risk of exploitation from the vulnerability.

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