CVE-2016-0843
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CVE-2016-0843 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Qualcomm ARM processor performance-event manager in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-04-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 25801197.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Qualcomm ARM processor performance-event manager in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-04-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 25801197.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 4.0 | |
| Android | 4.0.1 | |
| Android | 4.0.2 | |
| Android | 4.0.3 | |
| Android | 4.0.4 | |
| Android | 4.1 | |
| Android | 4.1.2 | |
| Android | 4.2 | |
| Android | 4.2.1 | |
| Android | 4.2.2 | |
| Android | 4.3 | |
| Android | 4.3.1 | |
| Android | 4.4 | |
| Android | 4.4.1 | |
| Android | 4.4.2 | |
| Android | 4.4.3 | |
| Android | 5.0 | |
| Android | 5.0.1 | |
| Android | 5.1 | |
| Android | 5.1.0 | |
| Android | 6.0 | |
| Android | 6.0.1 |
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-04-02.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-04-02.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-0843?
The Qualcomm ARM processor performance-event manager in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-04-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 25801197.
How severe is CVE-2016-0843?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0843 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0843?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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