What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-2453?

CVE-2016-2453 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-2453?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-2453. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Android One CVE-2016-2453

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2016-05-09 security@android.com

Privilege Escalation Mediatek Google Android One

7.0

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.0 HIGH

AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 09, 2016 - 10:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.0

DescriptionCVE.org

The MediaTek Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-05-01 on Android One devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 27549705.

AnalysisAI

The MediaTek Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-05-01 on Android One devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 27549705. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0), this vulnerability is no authentication required.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The MediaTek Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-05-01 on Android One devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 27549705. Affected products include: Google Android One. Version information: before 2016.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.