CVE-2016-8423

HIGH

Android < 7.1.0 - Privilege Escalation via Qualcomm Bootloader

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95241

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0004
EPSS Percentile 12.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-264
Status published
Products (2)
google/android < 7.1.0
Google Inc./Android
Published Jan 12, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026