CVE-2016-8444
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CVE-2016-8444 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm camera could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm camera could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10. Android ID: A-31243641. References: QC-CR#1074310.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.10 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95238Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95238Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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