SB2016100514 - Denial of service in Google, Google Android



SB2016100514 - Denial of service in Google, Google Android

Published: October 5, 2016 Updated: September 14, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2016100514
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Denial of service (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5348)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to trigger temporary DoS conditions on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of user-supplied input by the in the GPS component of the affected software. By tricking the victim to follow a malicious link or open a malicious file attackers can cause a device hang or restart.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in temporary denial of service on the vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.