CVE-2016-10285
HighSummary
CVE-2016-10285 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Qualcomm video driver that could allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, potentially allowing attackers to gain full control over the system. Consequently, the organization may be exposed to data loss and other attacks.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring and securing privileged processes can help protect against potential attacks.
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Original NVD description (English source)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm video 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: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-33752702. References: QC-CR#1104899.