CVE-2016-3897

Name: CVE-2016-3897
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-11T21:59:42.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3897 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The WifiEnterpriseConfig class in net/wifi/WifiEnterpriseConfig.java in Wi-Fi 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 2016-09-01 includes a password in the return value of a toString method call, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 25624963.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WifiEnterpriseConfig class in net/wifi/WifiEnterpriseConfig.java in Wi-Fi 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 2016-09-01 includes a password in the return value of a toString method call, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 25624963.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

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/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92842
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/55271d454881b67ff38485fdd97598c542cc2d55Issue Tracking, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/81be4e3aac55305cbb5c9d523cf5c96c66604b39Issue Tracking, Patch
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92842
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/55271d454881b67ff38485fdd97598c542cc2d55Issue Tracking, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/81be4e3aac55305cbb5c9d523cf5c96c66604b39Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3897?

How severe is CVE-2016-3897?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3897 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3897?

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Source: NVD / NIST