Google · Android · CVE-2016-3761
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Android versions 4.x through 4.4.4
Android versions 5.0.x through 5.0.2
Android versions 5.1.x through 5.1.1
Android versions 6.x before 2016-07-01
**Description**
The issue is related to the NfcService.java script in the NFC component of the Android operating system, which lacks protection of service data. This allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information about the foreground application using a specially crafted background application. The exploitation of this issue may give a local attacker access to protected information.
**Recommendations**
For Android versions 4.x through 4.4.4, update to version 4.4.4 or later.
For Android versions 5.0.x through 5.0.2, update to version 5.0.2 or later.
For Android versions 5.1.x through 5.1.1, update to version 5.1.1 or later.
For Android versions 6.x before 2016-07-01, update to a version released after 2016-07-01.