Vulnerability Details : 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#1009695.
Published
2017-01-12 20:59:01
Updated
2017-01-18 02:59:15
Vulnerability category: Input validation
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-8437
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.29%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 65 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8437
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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10.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
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10.0
|
NIST |
9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-8437
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-8437
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.html
Android Security Bulletin—January 2017 | Android Open Source ProjectVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95227
Google Android Qualcomm components Multiple Unspecified Security Vulnerabilities
Products affected by CVE-2016-8437
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*