CVE-2016-3911

Name: CVE-2016-3911
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-10T10:59:15.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3911 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. core/java/android/os/Process.java in Zygote in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 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 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 30143607.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

core/java/android/os/Process.java in Zygote in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 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 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 30143607.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.3th 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
Google	Android	7.0

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93303
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/2c7008421cb67f5d89f16911bdbe36f6c35311adIssue Tracking, Patch
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93303
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/2c7008421cb67f5d89f16911bdbe36f6c35311adIssue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3911?

How severe is CVE-2016-3911?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3911 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3911?

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