CVE-2016-5348: High severity android vulnerability
The GPS component 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 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption, and device hang or reboot) via a large xtra.bin or xtra2.bin file on a spoofed Qualcomm gpsonextra.net or izatcloud.net host, aka internal bug 29555864.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5348?
CVE-2016-5348 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5348?
To fix CVE-2016-5348, update your device to Android 4.4.4 or later, or apply any available security patches.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-5348?
CVE-2016-5348 affects Android versions 4.0 to 6.0 before the October 2016 security update.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5348?
CVE-2016-5348 is a man-in-the-middle vulnerability that can lead to device hang or reboot through large files.
Can CVE-2016-5348 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5348 can be exploited remotely by attackers via a spoofed GPS data file.