Auth bypass in Google Inc. Android
CVE-2016-8443
Possible unauthorized memory access in the hypervisor. Incorrect configuration provides access to subsystem page tables. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-32576499. References: QC-CR#964185.
EPSS: 0.003 (24.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Inc. Android — versions Kernel-3.18
- Linux Linux_kernel — versions 3.18
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8443?
- CVE-2016-8443 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Inc. Android, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-01-12.
- How severe is CVE-2016-8443?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-8443 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.