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CVE-2016-8468

UnknownEPSS 1.29%

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CVE-2016-8468 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Binder could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process and is mitigated by current platform configurations. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Binder could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process and is mitigated by current platform configurations. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32394425.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.29%

66.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel3.18

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8468?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Binder could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process and is mitigated by current platform configurations. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32394425.
How severe is CVE-2016-8468?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8468 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8468?
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