CVE-2016-5346: Infoleak

Published Apr 3, 2017
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Updated

An Information Disclosure vulnerability exists in the Google Pixel/Pixel SL Qualcomm Avtimer Driver due to a NULL pointer dereference when processing an accept system call by the user process on AFMSMIPC sockets, which could let a local malicious user obtain sensitive information (Android Bug ID A-32551280).

Affected Software

4 affected components
Google Android<7.0
Google Pixel
Google Pixel Xl
Google Android

Event History

Apr 3, 2017
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Jan 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:39 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5346?

CVE-2016-5346 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5346?

Fixing CVE-2016-5346 involves updating the Google Pixel or Pixel XL device to a secure version of Android beyond 7.0.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-5346?

CVE-2016-5346 affects Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL devices running Android versions up to 7.0.

4

Can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2016-5346?

No, CVE-2016-5346 requires local access for exploitation by a malicious user.

5

What type of information could be disclosed due to CVE-2016-5346?

CVE-2016-5346 can potentially allow a local user to obtain sensitive information from the affected system.

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