CVE-2016-0847
First published: Mon Apr 18 2016(Updated: )
The Telecom Component in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-04-01 allows attackers to spoof the originating telephone number of a call via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 26864502.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =5.0 | |
| Android | =5.0.1 | |
| Android | =5.1 | |
| Android | =5.1.0 | |
| Android | =6.0 | |
| Android | =6.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0847?
CVE-2016-0847 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability that allows call spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0847?
To remediate CVE-2016-0847, update your Android device to a version later than 5.0.2, 5.1.1, or 6.0.1.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-0847?
CVE-2016-0847 affects Android versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.1, 5.1.0, 6.0, and 6.0.1.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-0847?
Attackers with access to a crafted application can exploit CVE-2016-0847 to spoof originating telephone numbers.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-0847?
The impact of CVE-2016-0847 is the potential for deception and fraud through phone call impersonation.
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