CVE-2016-8405

Name: CVE-2016-8405
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-12T15:59:01.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8405 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability in kernel components including the ION subsystem, Binder, USB driver and networking subsystem could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in kernel components including the ION subsystem, Binder, USB driver and networking subsystem could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-31651010.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.18

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94686Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94686Third 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-2016-8405?

How severe is CVE-2016-8405?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8405 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8405?

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