CVE-2016-2498: Infoleak
First published: Mon Jun 13 2016(Updated: )
The Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-06-01 on Nexus 7 (2013) devices allows attackers to bypass intended data-access restrictions via a crafted application, aka internal bug 27777162.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Nexus 7 | ||
| Google Android | =6.0 | |
| Google Android | =6.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2498?
CVE-2016-2498 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized data access.
How can I fix CVE-2016-2498?
To mitigate CVE-2016-2498, users should update their Android devices to the latest version provided by Google.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-2498?
CVE-2016-2498 specifically affects Nexus 7 (2013) devices running Android versions 6.0 and 6.0.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-2498 enable?
CVE-2016-2498 allows attackers to bypass data-access restrictions via a crafted application.
Is CVE-2016-2498 related to Wi-Fi functionality?
Yes, CVE-2016-2498 is related to the Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver within the Android operating system.
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