PT-2016-2015

CVE-2016-2060

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Published

2016-05-09

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Updated

2016-05-16

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CVSS 2.0
9.3
High
MetricsAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android (affected versions not specified)
Description The issue is related to a lack of proper validation of upstream interface names in the tethering controller, which can be exploited by attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. This can be achieved via a crafted application, allowing a remote attacker to circumvent existing access limitations.
Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
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