CVE-2016-0806: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Feb 1, 2016

Updated

The Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver in the kernel in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49G, and 6.x before 2016-02-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 25344453.

Affected Software

25 affected components

Google Android=4.0

Google Android=4.0.1

Google Android=4.0.2

Google Android=4.0.3

Google Android=4.0.4

Google Android=4.1

Google Android=4.1.2

Google Android=4.2

Google Android=4.2.1

Google Android=4.2.2

Google Android=4.3

Google Android=4.3.1

Google Android=4.4

Google Android=4.4.1

Google Android=4.4.2

Google Android=4.4.3

Google Android=5.0

Google Android=5.0.1

Google Android=5.0.2

Google Android=5.1

Google Android=5.1.0

Google Android=5.1.1

Google Android=6.0

Google Android=6.0.1

Google Android

Event History

Feb 1, 2016

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Android·12:00 AM

SeverityAffected Software

Feb 7, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0806?

CVE-2016-0806 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0806?

To mitigate CVE-2016-0806, users should update their Android devices to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2016-0806?

CVE-2016-0806 affects Android versions 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49G, and 6.x before February 1, 2016.

What type of attack is possible via CVE-2016-0806?

CVE-2016-0806 can be exploited through a crafted application to gain unauthorized privileges on an affected device.

Is CVE-2016-0806 specific to certain device manufacturers?

CVE-2016-0806 is primarily related to the Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver used in various Android devices, not just specific manufacturers.