CVE-2016-8471: An information disclosure vulnerability in the MediaTek driver could enable a local malicious application t...

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CVE-2016-8471 is an Android MediaTek driver information disclosure flaw. A malicious local app could access data beyond its allowed permissions, but the cited description says it first requires compromising a privileged process. That prerequisite keeps urgency moderate unless affected Android devices are already rooted, compromised, or poorly managed. Exposure is most likely on Android devices or firmware builds that include the affected MediaTek driver. The source bundle lists Android as affected but does not identify versions, device models, or CPEs, so asset validation depends on OEM firmware and patch records. Treat this as a moderate mobile platform risk. It is not a standalone remote compromise based on provided evidence, but it can worsen impact on compromised Android devices by exposing data outside normal app permissions. Mitigation focus: Check the Android January 2017 security bulletin and OEM guidance for fixed builds.; Update affected Android devices to vendor firmware containing the applicable Android security fixes.; Prioritize Android devices using MediaTek components or OEM builds with MediaTek drivers..

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

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