CVE-2016-8406: Google Inc. Android vulnerability

CVE-2016-8406: 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-31796940.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This Android kernel information disclosure issue could let a local malicious app read data beyond its normal permissions. The published rating is Moderate because exploitation first requires compromise of a privileged process, limiting immediate business urgency compared with remotely exploitable flaws. Exposure is most likely on Android devices using Kernel-3.10 or Kernel-3.18 without vendor updates covering the December 2016 Android bulletin issue A-31796940. Treat as a hygiene and legacy Android exposure issue. Prioritize remediation where affected devices process sensitive data, run outdated OEM firmware, or allow unmanaged application installation. Mitigation focus: Review Google's December 2016 Android Security Bulletin for the vendor fix.; Confirm OEM firmware includes the relevant Android kernel security update.; Prioritize updates on devices allowing untrusted app installation..

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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