CVE-2016-5341

Name: CVE-2016-5341
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-06T11:59:00.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5341 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The GPS component in Android before 2016-12-05 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (GPS signal-acquisition delay) via an incorrect xtra.bin or xtra2.bin file on a spoofed Qualcomm gpsonextra.net or izatcloud.net host, aka internal bug 31470303 and external bug 211602 (and AndroidID-7225554).. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GPS component in Android before 2016-12-05 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (GPS signal-acquisition delay) via an incorrect xtra.bin or xtra2.bin file on a spoofed Qualcomm gpsonextra.net or izatcloud.net host, aka internal bug 31470303 and external bug 211602 (and AndroidID-7225554).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 7.1.0

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94689Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-12-01
https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2016/12/05/cve-2016-5341/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94689Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-12-01
https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2016/12/05/cve-2016-5341/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5341?

How severe is CVE-2016-5341?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5341 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5341?

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