CVE-2016-3897: Infoleak
First published: Sun Sep 11 2016(Updated: )
The WifiEnterpriseConfig class in net/wifi/WifiEnterpriseConfig.java in Wi-Fi 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 2016-09-01 includes a password in the return value of a toString method call, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 25624963.
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 |
Remedy
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/55271d454881b67ff38485fdd97598c542cc2d55
Remedy
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/81be4e3aac55305cbb5c9d523cf5c96c66604b39
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Reference Links
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92842
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/55271d454881b67ff38485fdd97598c542cc2d55
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/81be4e3aac55305cbb5c9d523cf5c96c66604b39
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3897?
CVE-2016-3897 has a high severity rating because it allows attackers to access sensitive information like passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3897?
To fix CVE-2016-3897, update your Android device to at least version 4.4.4 or above.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-3897?
CVE-2016-3897 affects Android versions 4.0 through 6.0.1 prior to the security patch released on September 1, 2016.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2016-3897?
The vulnerability in CVE-2016-3897 involves the WifiEnterpriseConfig class exposing sensitive information through the toString method.
Can CVE-2016-3897 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2016-3897 can lead to unauthorized access since it allows attackers to retrieve sensitive credentials stored in Wi-Fi configurations.
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