CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-2430

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In libbacktrace/Backtrace.cpp in debuggerd in Android 4.x before version 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before May 1, 2016, attackers can gain privileges via an application containing a crafted symbol name.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may allow attackers to escalate privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system and user data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor applications for suspicious symbol names.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

libbacktrace/Backtrace.cpp in debuggerd in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-05-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via an application containing a crafted symbol name, aka internal bug 27299236.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS