CVE-2016-3853

Name: CVE-2016-3853
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-05T20:59:44.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3853 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Google Play services in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus devices allow local users to bypass the Factory Reset Protection protection mechanism and delete data via unspecified vectors, aka internal bug 26803208.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Google Play services in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus devices allow local users to bypass the Factory Reset Protection protection mechanism and delete data via unspecified vectors, aka internal bug 26803208.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

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/92255
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92255

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3853?

How severe is CVE-2016-3853?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3853 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3853?

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