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CVE-2016-3843

UnknownEPSS 0.79%

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CVE-2016-3843 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Android before 2016-08-05 does not properly restrict code execution in a kernel context, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by the kernel performance subsystem and the Qualcomm performance component, aka Android internal bugs 28086229 and 29119870 and Qualcomm internal bug CR1011071.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Android before 2016-08-05 does not properly restrict code execution in a kernel context, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by the kernel performance subsystem and the Qualcomm performance component, aka Android internal bugs 28086229 and 29119870 and Qualcomm internal bug CR1011071.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.79%

51.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid<= 6.0.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3843?
Android before 2016-08-05 does not properly restrict code execution in a kernel context, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by the kernel performance subsystem and the Qualcomm performance component, aka Android internal bugs 28086229 and 29119870 and Qualcomm internal bug CR1011071.
How severe is CVE-2016-3843?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3843 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3843?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST