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CVE-2016-3762

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

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CVE-2016-3762 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sockets subsystem in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-07-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that uses (1) the AF_MSM_IPC socket class or (2) another socket class that is unrecognized by SELinux, aka internal bug 28612709.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The sockets subsystem in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-07-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that uses (1) the AF_MSM_IPC socket class or (2) another socket class that is unrecognized by SELinux, aka internal bug 28612709.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.6th 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-2016-3762?
The sockets subsystem in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-07-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that uses (1) the AF_MSM_IPC socket class or (2) another socket class that is unrecognized by SELinux, aka internal bug 28612709.
How severe is CVE-2016-3762?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3762 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3762?
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