SB2016041820 - Input validation error in Google, Google Android
Published: April 18, 2016 Updated: August 9, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016041820
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2411)
The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.
A Qualcomm Power Management kernel driver in Android 6.x before 2016-04-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages root access, aka internal bug 26866053.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.