CVE-2016-8483: Infoleak
First published: Mon Mar 06 2017(Updated: )
An information disclosure vulnerability in the Qualcomm power driver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to access sensitive data without explicit user permission. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10. Android ID: A-33745862. References: QC-CR#1035099.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | =3.10 | |
| Android |
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Reference Links
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la//kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=6997dcb7ade1315474855821e64782205cb0b53a
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2017-03-01 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96805
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8483?
CVE-2016-8483 is rated as High due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8483?
To fix CVE-2016-8483, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patch.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-8483?
CVE-2016-8483 affects Qualcomm power drivers on Android and certain Linux kernel versions.
What kind of data is exposed by CVE-2016-8483?
CVE-2016-8483 could enable attackers to access sensitive data outside of their permission levels.
Can a non-root application exploit CVE-2016-8483?
Yes, a local malicious application with low permissions can exploit CVE-2016-8483 to gain unauthorized access.
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