CVE-2016-8436
High
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm video driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32450261. References: QC-CR#1007860.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Google Android
PublishedJan 12, 2017
First seenJan 12, 2017
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| google android | v ≤ 6.0.1 | — |
| linux linux_kernel | 3.18 | — |
Check your version
Choose the product and enter the version you run to see whether it falls in the affected range.
In the Intelligence 360 plan
Attack Surface Management
See the assets tied to your domains, the technologies they run and known vulnerabilities in one list.