CVE-2016-2475

Name: CVE-2016-2475
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-13T01:59:14.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2475 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Broadcom Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-06-01 on Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9, Nexus Player, and Pixel C devices allows attackers to gain privileges for certain system calls via a crafted application, aka internal bug 26425765.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Broadcom Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-06-01 on Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9, Nexus Player, and Pixel C devices allows attackers to gain privileges for certain system calls via a crafted application, aka internal bug 26425765.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 6.0.1

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-06-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-06-01.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2475?

How severe is CVE-2016-2475?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2475 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2475?

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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Source: NVD / NIST