CVE-2016-4288
CVE-2016-4288 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bluestacks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-275.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-275
- Affected product: Bluestacks
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in BlueStacks App Player. The BlueStacks App Player installer creates a registry key with weak permissions that allows users to execute arbitrary programs with SYSTEM privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4288?
- A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in BlueStacks App Player. The BlueStacks App Player installer creates a registry key with weak permissions that allows users to execute arbitrary programs with SYSTEM privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4288?
- CVE-2016-4288 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-4288 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-4288?
- CVE-2016-4288 affects Bluestacks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-4288?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-4288 published?
- CVE-2016-4288 was published on 2017-01-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bluestacks:bluestacks:2.1.3.5650:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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