CVE-2016-8480
HighSummary
A vulnerability in the Qualcomm Secure Execution Environment Communicator driver allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. It requires compromising a privileged process first.
Risk Assessment
This threat could lead to privilege escalation, posing a risk of system takeover by malicious software.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Qualcomm Secure Execution Environment Communicator driver
See all- CVE-2017-0614High
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm Secure Execution Environment Communicator 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.
- CVE-2017-0613High
CVE-2017-0613 describes an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm Secure Execution Environment Communicator 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.
- CVE-2017-0612High
CVE-2017-0612 describes an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm Secure Execution Environment Communicator driver, allowing 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.
Original NVD description (English source)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm Secure Execution Environment Communicator 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-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-31804432. References: QC-CR#1086186.