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CVE-2016-8391 is an Android privilege escalation flaw in a Qualcomm sound driver. A local malicious application could gain kernel-level code execution, but the source says it first requires compromise of a privileged process. This makes it serious on affected legacy Android devices, especially where users can install untrusted apps. Exposure is most likely on older Android devices using Qualcomm components and the listed Android kernel branches. The bundle does not identify specific device models, OEM firmware builds, or CPEs, so inventory validation is required. Treat this as a high-priority legacy mobile risk where affected Android devices remain in use. It is less urgent than internet-facing remote code execution, but kernel-level impact justifies remediation or retirement of unsupported devices. Mitigation focus: Check OEM firmware coverage for the Android 2016-12-01 security bulletin.; Apply vendor Android security updates that include this Qualcomm driver fix.; Retire or isolate devices stuck on affected, unsupported kernel branches..
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- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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