CVE-2016-3852

Name: CVE-2016-3852
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-05T20:59:44.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3852 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The MediaTek Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-08-05 on Android One devices allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 29141147 and MediaTek internal bug ALPS02751738.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MediaTek Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-08-05 on Android One devices allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 29141147 and MediaTek internal bug ALPS02751738.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 6.0.1

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92253
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92253

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3852?

How severe is CVE-2016-3852?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3852 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3852?

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