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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-8437

Improper input validation in Access Control APIs. Access control API may return memory range checking incorrectly. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-31623057. References: QC-CR#10...

Vulnerability Description

Improper input validation in Access Control APIs. Access control API may return memory range checking incorrectly. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-31623057. References: QC-CR#1009695.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel3.18

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8437?

CVE-2016-8437 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Improper input validation in Access Control APIs. Access control API may return memory range checking incorrectly. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-31623057. References: QC-CR#10...

How severe is CVE-2016-8437?

CVE-2016-8437 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8437?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.