critical
9.8
CWE
74
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1155

First published: Thu Apr 13 2017(Updated: )

HTTP header injection vulnerability in the URLConnection class in Android OS 2.2 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts or set arbitrary values in cookies.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android=2.2
Android=2.2-rev1
Android=2.2.1
Android=2.2.2
Android=2.2.3
Android=2.3
Android=2.3-rev1
Android=2.3.1
Android=2.3.2
Android=2.3.3
Android=2.3.4
Android=2.3.5
Android=2.3.6
Android=2.3.7
Android=3.0
Android=3.1
Android=3.2
Android=3.2.1
Android=3.2.2
Android=3.2.4
Android=3.2.6
Android=4.0
Android=4.0.1
Android=4.0.2
Android=4.0.3
Android=4.0.4
Android=4.1
Android=4.1.2
Android=4.2
Android=4.2.1
Android=4.2.2
Android=4.3
Android=4.3.1
Android=4.4
Android=4.4.1
Android=4.4.2
Android=4.4.3
Android=4.4.4
Android=5.0
Android=5.0.1
Android=5.0.2
Android=5.1
Android=5.1.0
Android=5.1.1
Android=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1155?

    CVE-2016-1155 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1155?

    The recommended fix for CVE-2016-1155 is to update to a patched version of the Android OS that addresses the HTTP header injection vulnerability.

  • What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-1155?

    CVE-2016-1155 affects Android OS versions from 2.2 to 6.0.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-1155 have on affected devices?

    CVE-2016-1155 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts or set malicious values in cookies on affected devices.

  • Can CVE-2016-1155 be exploited without user interaction?

    Yes, CVE-2016-1155 can be exploited remotely without requiring user interaction, making it particularly dangerous.

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