CVE-2016-8479 Privilege escalation in Android
A local attacker can exploit a Qualcomm GPU driver flaw in Android to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, leading to full device compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-8479?
CVE-2016-8479 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 8 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm GPU driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-31824853. References: QC-CR#1093687.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8479?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8479?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8479 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-8479 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8479 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x3h6-533w-7r54.