CVE-2016-8461

Name: CVE-2016-8461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-12T20:59:01.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8461 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability in the bootloader could enable a local attacker to access data outside of its permission level. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to access sensitive data. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in the bootloader could enable a local attacker to access data outside of its permission level. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to access sensitive data. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32369621.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.6th 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-2016-8461?

How severe is CVE-2016-8461?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8461 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8461?

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Source: NVD / NIST