CVE-2016-8400

Name: CVE-2016-8400
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-12T15:59:01.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8400 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability in the NVIDIA librm library (libnvrm) could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it could be used to access sensitive data without permission. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in the NVIDIA librm library (libnvrm) could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it could be used to access sensitive data without permission. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-31251599. References: N-CVE-2016-8400.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.18

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8400?

How severe is CVE-2016-8400?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8400 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8400?

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Source: NVD / NIST