CVE-2016-10281
HighSummary
A vulnerability in the MediaTek thermal driver allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. It requires first compromising a privileged process.
Risk Assessment
This threat could lead to privilege escalation, posing a risk to the integrity of the Android operating system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to monitor and update the Android system and restrict access to applications from unknown sources.
Other vulnerabilities in MediaTek thermal driver
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CVE-2016-10282 describes an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek thermal driver that allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. This issue is rated as High because it requires compromising a privileged process first.
- CVE-2017-0565High
A vulnerability in the MediaTek thermal driver allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. It requires compromising a privileged process first.
Original NVD description (English source)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek thermal driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: N/A. Android ID: A-28175647. References: M-ALPS02696475.