CVE-2016-3883
First published: Sun Sep 11 2016(Updated: )
internal/telephony/SMSDispatcher.java in Telephony in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before 2016-09-01, and 7.0 before 2016-09-01 does not properly construct warnings about premium SMS messages, which allows attackers to spoof the premium-payment confirmation dialog via a crafted application, aka internal bug 28557603.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | =5.0 | |
| Android | =5.0.1 | |
| Android | =5.1 | |
| Android | =5.1.0 | |
| Android | =6.0 | |
| Android | =6.0.1 | |
| Android | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3883?
CVE-2016-3883 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to spoof premium SMS confirmations.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3883?
To fix CVE-2016-3883, update your Android device to the latest security patch or version where this issue has been addressed.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-3883?
CVE-2016-3883 affects Android versions prior to 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, and various versions of 6.x and 7.0 before September 1, 2016.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2016-3883?
CVE-2016-3883 allows attackers to spoof the confirmation messages for premium SMS transactions, potentially leading to unauthorized charges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3883 if I cannot update my device?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2016-3883; it is recommended to update the affected device as soon as possible.
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