CVE-2016-8459 Memory corruption in Android
A buffer overflow in the Android kernel storage subsystem allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges via malicious RPMB command responses.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-8459?
CVE-2016-8459 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 12 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Possible buffer overflow in storage subsystem. Bad parameters as part of listener responses to RPMB commands could lead to buffer overflow. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-32577972. References: QC-CR#988462.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8459?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8459?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8459 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-2016-8459 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8459 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rpgp-phpx-5cfv.