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CVE-2016-2500

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified

CVE-2016-2500 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Activity Manager in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-06-01 does not properly terminate process groups, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 19285814.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Activity Manager in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-06-01 does not properly terminate process groups, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 19285814.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid5.0
GoogleAndroid5.0.1
GoogleAndroid5.1
GoogleAndroid5.1.0
GoogleAndroid6.0
GoogleAndroid6.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2500?
Activity Manager in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-06-01 does not properly terminate process groups, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 19285814.
How severe is CVE-2016-2500?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2500 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2500?
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