CVE-2016-8486

Name: CVE-2016-8486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-04T18:29:01.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8486 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability in Qualcomm closed source components. Product: Android. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in Qualcomm closed source components. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-28823691.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.74%

50.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8486?

An information disclosure vulnerability in Qualcomm closed source components. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-28823691.

How severe is CVE-2016-8486?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8486 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8486?

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