CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3887

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Android 7.0 before September 1, 2016, the SettingsProvider.java file does not properly enforce the DISALLOW_CONFIG_VPN setting, allowing attackers to bypass an intended always-on VPN state via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be at risk of attackers gaining access to data transmitted over the VPN, potentially leading to data leaks and violations of user privacy.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to a version after September 1, 2016, to ensure proper enforcement of VPN settings and minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

providers/settings/SettingsProvider.java in Android 7.0 before 2016-09-01 does not properly enforce the DISALLOW_CONFIG_VPN setting, which allows attackers to bypass an intended always-on VPN state via a crafted application, aka internal bug 29899712.

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