CVE-2016-8418

CriticalCVSS 9.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Qualcomm crypto driver could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution in the context of the kernel. Product: Android. Versions: N/A. Android ID: A-32652894. References: QC-CR#1077457.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 9.8/10CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-284

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Feb 8, 2017
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2016-8418: Critical severity, CVSS 9.8 | Vulnix