CVE-2016-2411

Name: CVE-2016-2411
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-18T00:59:18.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2411 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Qualcomm Power Management kernel driver in Android 6.x before 2016-04-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages root access, aka internal bug 26866053.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Qualcomm Power Management kernel driver in Android 6.x before 2016-04-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages root access, aka internal bug 26866053.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.50%

38.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	6.0
Google	Android	6.0.1

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-04-02.htmlVendor Advisory
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-04-02.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2411?

A Qualcomm Power Management kernel driver in Android 6.x before 2016-04-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages root access, aka internal bug 26866053.

How severe is CVE-2016-2411?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2411 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2411?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-2411?

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Source: NVD / NIST