CVE-2016-8423
HighSummary
CVE-2016-8423 is a vulnerability in the Qualcomm bootloader that allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. This issue is rated as Critical due to the potential for permanent device compromise.
Risk Assessment
The risk to the organization is that a local attacker could gain full control over the device, potentially leading to data loss and requiring reflashing of the operating system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to monitor devices and update the bootloader to the latest version to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm bootloader could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: N/A. Android ID: A-31399736. References: QC-CR#1000546.