CVE-2016-8399
HighSummary
A vulnerability in the kernel networking subsystem allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. It requires first compromising a privileged process, which mitigates the risk.
Risk Assessment
The threat to the organization lies in the potential for arbitrary code execution in the kernel, which could lead to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Kernel
See all- CVE-2017-13876High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including iOS before 11.2, macOS before 10.13.2, tvOS before 11.2, and watchOS before 4.2, involving the 'Kernel' component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
- CVE-2017-13867High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'Kernel' component. Affects iOS before 11.2, macOS before 10.13.2, tvOS before 11.2, and watchOS before 4.2, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
- CVE-2017-13862High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'Kernel' component. This affects iOS versions before 11.2, macOS versions before 10.13.2, tvOS versions before 11.2, and watchOS versions before 4.2.
- CVE-2017-13843High
An issue was discovered in macOS before version 10.13.1 in the 'Kernel' component, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service through memory corruption via a crafted app.
- CVE-2017-13834High
An issue was discovered in macOS versions before 10.13.1 related to the 'Kernel' component. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mach binary.
- CVE-2017-13799High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'Kernel' component. Affects iOS before 11.1, macOS before 10.13.1, tvOS before 11.1, and watchOS before 4.1.
- CVE-2017-7114High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'Kernel' component. Affects iOS before 11, macOS before 10.13, tvOS before 11, and watchOS before 4.
- CVE-2017-7069High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'Kernel' component. Affects iOS before 10.3.3, macOS before 10.12.6, tvOS before 10.2.2, and watchOS before 3.2.3.
- CVE-2017-7027High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'Kernel' component. It affects iOS versions before 10.3.3, macOS versions before 10.12.6, tvOS versions before 10.2.2, and watchOS versions before 3.2.3.
- CVE-2017-7026High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 10.3.3, macOS before 10.12.6, tvOS before 10.2.2, and watchOS before 3.2.3. The issue involves the 'Kernel' component and allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Original NVD description (English source)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel networking subsystem could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process and current compiler optimizations restrict access to the vulnerable code. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-31349935.