What is CVE-2016-8418?

CVE-2016-8418 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2017-02-08.

How severe is CVE-2016-8418?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2016-8418

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Qualcomm crypto driver could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution in the context of the kernel. Product: Android. Versions: N/A. Android ID: A-32652894. References: QC-CR#1077457.

EPSS: 0.027 (84.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android
Google Inc. Android — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control

References

security@android.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
security@android.com (Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8418?: CVE-2016-8418 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2017-02-08.
How severe is CVE-2016-8418?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.