First published: Mon May 09 2016(Updated: )
The Qualcomm TrustZone component in Android before 2016-05-01 on Nexus 6 and Android One devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 25913059.
Credit: security@android.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Google Nexus 5 | ||
Google Nexus 6 | ||
Google Nexus 7 (2013) | ||
Android | <=6.0.1 |
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CVE-2016-2432 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to gain elevated privileges.
CVE-2016-2432 affects Android devices running versions up to 6.0.1, primarily the Nexus 6 and Nexus 7 (2013).
To fix CVE-2016-2432, update your Android device to the latest available security patch.
CVE-2016-2432 can be exploited through a specially crafted application that targets the Qualcomm TrustZone component.
Yes, CVE-2016-2432 is part of a series of vulnerabilities affecting the Qualcomm TrustZone in Android, highlighting potential security weaknesses.