PT-2016-2015 · Google · Android

Jake Valletta · Published 2016-05-09 · Updated 2016-05-16 · CVE-2016-2060

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to a lack of proper validation of upstream interface names in the tethering controller, which can be exploited by attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. This can be achieved via a crafted application, allowing a remote attacker to circumvent existing access limitations.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2016-01349

CVE-2016-2060

Affected Products

Android

References · 5

• https://codeaurora.org/improper-input-validation-tethering-controller-netd-cve-2016-2060-0 · Patch
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2016-01349 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-2060 · Vendor Advisory
• http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-05-01.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2060 · Security Note