CVE-2016-8465

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18

Description The issue is related to an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver, which could allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process and is mitigated by current platform configurations. The vulnerability is also associated with insufficient access control to certain functions, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Recommendations For Android versions Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18, consider restricting access to the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, disabling the Wi-Fi functionality may minimize the risk of exploitation.