CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3750

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Parcels Framework in Android versions 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before July 1, 2016, does not validate the return value of the dup system call. This allows attackers to bypass an isolation protection mechanism via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to a breach of application isolation, posing risks to user data and system integrity. Attackers could exploit this flaw to perform unauthorized actions.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, applications should be monitored for suspicious activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

libs/binder/Parcel.cpp in the Parcels Framework APIs 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 2016-07-01 does not validate the return value of the dup system call, which allows attackers to bypass an isolation protection mechanism via a crafted application, aka internal bug 28395952.

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