What is the severity of CVE-2016-2426?

CVE-2016-2426 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive user information.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2426?

To fix CVE-2016-2426, update your Android device to a version released after April 1, 2016, or apply the corresponding security patch.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2016-2426?

CVE-2016-2426 affects Android versions 4.0 through 6.0.1 prior to the security updates released in April 2016.

What kind of information can be compromised due to CVE-2016-2426?

CVE-2016-2426 allows attackers to potentially access sensitive user data, including account information, through malicious applications.

Is it safe to use devices running vulnerable versions related to CVE-2016-2426?

It is not safe to use devices running vulnerable versions of Android related to CVE-2016-2426, and users should update to a patched version immediately.

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CVE-2016-2426

medium

5.5

CWE

200

18/4/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2426: Infoleak

First published: Mon Apr 18 2016(Updated: )

server/content/ContentService.java in the Framework component in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-04-01 does not check for a GET_ACCOUNTS permission, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 26094635.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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	=5.1
Google Android	=5.1.0
Google Android	=6.0
Google Android	=6.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2426?
CVE-2016-2426 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive user information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2426?
To fix CVE-2016-2426, update your Android device to a version released after April 1, 2016, or apply the corresponding security patch.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2016-2426?
CVE-2016-2426 affects Android versions 4.0 through 6.0.1 prior to the security updates released in April 2016.
What kind of information can be compromised due to CVE-2016-2426?
CVE-2016-2426 allows attackers to potentially access sensitive user data, including account information, through malicious applications.
Is it safe to use devices running vulnerable versions related to CVE-2016-2426?
It is not safe to use devices running vulnerable versions of Android related to CVE-2016-2426, and users should update to a patched version immediately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2426?
CVE-2016-2426 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive user information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2426?
To fix CVE-2016-2426, update your Android device to a version released after April 1, 2016, or apply the corresponding security patch.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2016-2426?
CVE-2016-2426 affects Android versions 4.0 through 6.0.1 prior to the security updates released in April 2016.
What kind of information can be compromised due to CVE-2016-2426?
CVE-2016-2426 allows attackers to potentially access sensitive user data, including account information, through malicious applications.
Is it safe to use devices running vulnerable versions related to CVE-2016-2426?
It is not safe to use devices running vulnerable versions of Android related to CVE-2016-2426, and users should update to a patched version immediately.

CVE-2016-2426: Infoleak

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What is the severity of CVE-2016-2426?

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What kind of information can be compromised due to CVE-2016-2426?

Is it safe to use devices running vulnerable versions related to CVE-2016-2426?