CVE-2016-8484 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Qualcomm closed source components. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-28823575.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8484?

CVE-2016-8484 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Qualcomm closed source components. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-28823575.

How severe is CVE-2016-8484?

CVE-2016-8484 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-2016-8484?

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