CVE-2016-8459

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: January 12, 2017 Modified: May 06, 2026

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.

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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)

1.7%

74th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

linux

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