CVE-2016-8463

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: January 12, 2017 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

A denial of service vulnerability in the Qualcomm FUSE file system could enable a remote attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-30786860. References: QC-CR#586855.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95245
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/95245
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
49th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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