CVE-2016-8463

Name: CVE-2016-8463
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-12T20:59:01.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8463 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A denial of service vulnerability in the Qualcomm FUSE file system could enable a remote attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote denial of service. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A denial of service vulnerability in the Qualcomm FUSE file system could enable a remote attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-30786860. References: QC-CR#586855.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.18

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95245
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlVendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=cd0fa86de6ca1d40c0a93d86d1c0f7846e8a9a10Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95245
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8463?

How severe is CVE-2016-8463?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8463 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8463?

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