Vulnerability 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: N/A. Android ID: A-32510383.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 7.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95237
- https://github.com/CunningLogic/PixelDump_CVE-2016-8462
- https://securityresear.ch/2017/01/04/fastboot-oem-sha1sum/
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95237
- https://github.com/CunningLogic/PixelDump_CVE-2016-8462
- https://securityresear.ch/2017/01/04/fastboot-oem-sha1sum/
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8462?
CVE-2016-8462 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 s...
How severe is CVE-2016-8462?
CVE-2016-8462 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8462?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.