PT-2017-1107 · Google+1 · Android+1

Published 2017-01-12 · Updated 2017-01-18 · CVE-2016-8423

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to insufficient access control in the Qualcomm bootloader of the Android operating system. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel, potentially leading to a local device compromise. This problem is considered critical due to the possibility of permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00200

CVE-2016-8423

Affected Products

Android

Qualcomm Bootloader

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8423 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-8423 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00200 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/95241 · Note