Google · Android · CVE-2016-3885
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Android versions 5.0.x through 5.0.1
Android versions 5.1.x through 5.1.0
Android versions 6.x before 2016-09-01
Android versions 7.0 before 2016-09-01
**Description**
The issue is related to the interaction between PTRACE ATTACH operations and thread exits in the debuggerd component. This allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application.
**Recommendations**
For Android versions 5.0.x through 5.0.1, update to version 5.0.2 or later.
For Android versions 5.1.x through 5.1.0, update to version 5.1.1 or later.
For Android versions 6.x before 2016-09-01, apply the patch available as of 2016-09-01.
For Android versions 7.0 before 2016-09-01, apply the patch available as of 2016-09-01.