CVE-2016-3900

Name: CVE-2016-3900
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-10T10:59:07.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3900 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cmds/servicemanager/service_manager.c in ServiceManager in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before 2016-10-01, and 7.0 before 2016-10-01 does not properly restrict service registration, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 29431260.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cmds/servicemanager/service_manager.c in ServiceManager in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before 2016-10-01, and 7.0 before 2016-10-01 does not properly restrict service registration, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 29431260.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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
Google	Android	7.0

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93291
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/047eec456943dc082e33220d28abb7df4e089f69Issue Tracking, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/d3c6ce463ac91ecbeb2128beb475d31d3ca6ef42Issue Tracking, Patch
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93291
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/047eec456943dc082e33220d28abb7df4e089f69Issue Tracking, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/d3c6ce463ac91ecbeb2128beb475d31d3ca6ef42Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3900?

How severe is CVE-2016-3900?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3900 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3900?

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