CVE-2016-8438

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: January 12, 2017 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Integer overflow leading to a TOCTOU condition in hypervisor PIL. An integer overflow exposes a race condition that may be used to bypass (Peripheral Image Loader) PIL authentication. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-31624565. References: QC-CR#1023638.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95227
Source: security@android.com
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.html
Source: security@android.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95227
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.2%
80th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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