PT-2016-1721
CVE-2016-2411
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Published
2016-04-18
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Updated
2016-04-20
Description by
CVSS 2.0
9.3
HighMetricsAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Android versions prior to 2016-04-01
Description
The issue is related to a Qualcomm Power Management kernel driver in Android, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages root access. This is due to insufficient input validation, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to elevate their privileges using a specially crafted application that utilizes root access.
Recommendations
For Android versions prior to 2016-04-01, consider restricting root access to minimize the risk of exploitation until a fix is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using applications that require root access to reduce the potential for privilege escalation.
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