CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2016-8487

First published: Mon Mar 06 2017(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Qualcomm closed source components. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-28823724.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-8487?

    CVE-2016-8487 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-8487?

    To fix CVE-2016-8487, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch provided by Google.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8487?

    CVE-2016-8487 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-8487?

    CVE-2016-8487 affects the Android kernel in certain versions of Android.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-8487?

    Users of Android devices that utilize Qualcomm components may be affected by CVE-2016-8487.

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