CVE-2016-8401: Google Inc. Android vulnerability

CVE-2016-8401: An information disclosure vulnerability in kernel components including the ION subsystem, Binder, USB drive...

An information disclosure vulnerability in kernel components including the ION subsystem, Binder, USB driver and networking subsystem could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-31494725.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 02:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-8401 is an Android kernel information disclosure issue. A malicious local app could access data beyond its permissions, but the source states it first requires compromise of a privileged process. Business urgency is moderate and mainly applies to older Android devices using kernel 3.10 or 3.18. Exposure is most likely in legacy Android fleets, embedded Android deployments, or unsupported devices still running affected kernel 3.10 or 3.18 builds. Treat this as a legacy-device hygiene issue unless affected Android assets are still business-critical or exposed to untrusted app installation. Mitigation focus: Check Google and device OEM guidance for CVE-2016-8401 update coverage.; Prioritize replacement or update of devices using Android Kernel-3.10 or Kernel-3.18.; Restrict installation of untrusted local applications through MDM or enterprise policy..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 12, 2017, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Google Inc.AndroidKernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18Listed

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