Improper Authorization in Linux kernel - CVE-2016-8443
Published: January 12, 2017 / Updated: August 9, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU39893
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8443
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2016-8443
Install update from vendor's website.