Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the wifi_cleanup function in bcmdhd/wifi_hal/wifi_hal.cpp in Wi-Fi in Android 6.x before 2016-02-01 allows attackers to gain privileges by leveraging access to the local physical environment during execution of a crafted application, aka internal bug 25753768.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-02-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/hardware/broadcom/wlan/+/2c5a4fac8bc81
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-02-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/hardware/broadcom/wlan/+/2c5a4fac8bc81
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0809?
CVE-2016-0809 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in the wifi_cleanup function in bcmdhd/wifi_hal/wifi_hal.cpp in Wi-Fi in Android 6.x before 2016-02-01 allows attackers to gain privileges by leveraging access to the loca...
How severe is CVE-2016-0809?
CVE-2016-0809 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0809?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.