PT-2017-1027 · Google · Android
Publicado
2017-01-12
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Atualizado
2017-01-18
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CVE-2016-8466
CVSS v2.0
7.6
Alta
| Vetor | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Android versions Kernel-3.10 through Kernel-3.18
Description
The issue is related to an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver, which could allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This vulnerability is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process and is mitigated by current platform configurations. The vulnerability is also associated with insufficient access control to certain functions, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Recommendations
For Android versions Kernel-3.10 through Kernel-3.18, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue, as referenced by Android ID: A-31822524.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
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