Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-8442
Possible unauthorized memory access in the hypervisor. Lack of input validation could allow hypervisor memory to be accessed by the HLOS. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-31625910. QC-CR#1038173.
Published
2017-01-12 20:59:01
Updated
2017-01-24 00:02:09
Vulnerability category: Input validation
Products affected by CVE-2016-8442
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-8442
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 13 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-8442
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-8442
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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-2016-8442
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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 VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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