CVE-2016-8441 Memory corruption in Android
A buffer overflow in the Android kernel hypervisor allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-8441?
CVE-2016-8441 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 12 Jan 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Possible buffer overflow in the hypervisor. Inappropriate usage of a static array could lead to a buffer overrun. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-31625904. References: QC-CR#1027769.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8441?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8441?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8441 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-8441 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8441 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5rx7-hpq2-m494.