CVE-2016-3840

Name: CVE-2016-3840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-05T20:59:31.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3840 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Conscrypt 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 2016-08-05 does not properly identify session reuse, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka internal bug 28751153.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Conscrypt 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 2016-08-05 does not properly identify session reuse, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka internal bug 28751153.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.14%

79.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	4.0
Google	Android	4.0.1
Google	Android	4.0.2
Google	Android	4.0.3
Google	Android	4.0.4
Google	Android	4.1
Google	Android	4.1.2
Google	Android	4.2
Google	Android	4.2.1
Google	Android	4.2.2
Google	Android	4.3
Google	Android	4.3.1
Google	Android	4.4
Google	Android	4.4.1
Google	Android	4.4.2
Google	Android	4.4.3
Google	Android	5.0
Google	Android	5.0.1
Google	Android	5.1
Google	Android	5.1.0
Google	Android	6.0
Google	Android	6.0.1

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92229
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/conscrypt/+/5af5e93463f4333187e7e35f3bd2b846654aa214Issue Tracking, Patch
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92229
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/conscrypt/+/5af5e93463f4333187e7e35f3bd2b846654aa214Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3840?

How severe is CVE-2016-3840?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3840 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3840?

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