CVE-2016-8397

Name: CVE-2016-8397
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-12T15:59:01.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8397 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability in the NVIDIA video driver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to access sensitive data without explicit user permission. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in the NVIDIA video driver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to access sensitive data without explicit user permission. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10. Android ID: A-31385953. References: N-CVE-2016-8397.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4561
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94714Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4561
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94714Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8397?

How severe is CVE-2016-8397?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8397 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8397?

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Source: NVD / NIST