CVE-2016-0805

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions prior to 4.4.4 Android versions 5.x prior to 5.1.1 LMY49G Android versions 6.x before 2016-02-01

Description The issue is related to the performance event manager for Qualcomm ARM processors in Android, which has inadequate access control to certain functions. This allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application. The estimated number of potentially affected devices is not specified.

Recommendations For Android versions prior to 4.4.4, update to version 4.4.4 or later. For Android versions 5.x prior to 5.1.1 LMY49G, update to version 5.1.1 LMY49G or later. For Android versions 6.x before 2016-02-01, update to a version released after 2016-02-01.