PT-2017-1017 · Google+1 · Android Kernel+1

Published

2017-01-12

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Updated

2017-01-18

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CVE-2016-8450

CVSS v2.0

7.6

High

VectorAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android Kernel-3.10
Description The issue is related to insufficient access control in the Qualcomm sound driver of the Android operating system kernel. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code through a malicious application. This is considered a high-severity issue because it requires compromising a privileged process first.
Recommendations For Kernel-3.10, consider restricting access to the Qualcomm sound driver functions until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid installing untrusted applications to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00052
CVE-2016-8450

Affected Products

Android Kernel
Qualcomm Sound Driver