CVE-2016-8399

Name: CVE-2016-8399
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-12T15:59:01.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 2.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8399 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel networking subsystem could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process and current compiler optimizations restrict access to the vulnerable code. EPSS estimates a 2.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel networking subsystem could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process and current compiler optimizations restrict access to the vulnerable code. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-31349935.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.34%

81.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.19, < 4.1.37
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.2, < 4.4.38
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.5, < 4.8.14

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0817.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94708Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0869Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2930Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2931Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlVendor Advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K23030550?utm_source=f5support&amp%3Butm_medium=RSSThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0817.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94708Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0869Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2930Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2931Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlVendor Advisory
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K23030550?utm_source=f5support&amp%3Butm_medium=RSSThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8399?

How severe is CVE-2016-8399?

CVE-2016-8399 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8399?

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