CVE-2016-3918: Infoleak
First published: Mon Oct 03 2016(Updated: )
email/provider/AttachmentProvider.java in AOSP Mail 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 2016-10-01, and 7.0 before 2016-10-01 does not ensure that certain values are integers, which allows attackers to read arbitrary attachments via a crafted application that provides a pathname value, aka internal bug 30745403.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| 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-2016-3918?
CVE-2016-3918 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to arbitrary email attachments.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3918?
To fix CVE-2016-3918, ensure your Android device is updated with the latest security patches, specifically version 4.4.4 or later.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-3918?
CVE-2016-3918 affects Android versions 4.x prior to 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x or 7.0 before October 2016.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-3918 enable?
CVE-2016-3918 enables attackers to read arbitrary email attachments through crafted applications.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-3918 if I cannot update my device?
There is no recommended workaround for CVE-2016-3918; updating to a secure version is the only reliable solution.
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