Vulnerability Description
The getDeviceIdForPhone function in internal/telephony/PhoneSubInfoController.java in Telephony in Android 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49H and 6.x before 2016-03-01 does not check for the READ_PHONE_STATE permission, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 25778215.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84266
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/opt/telephony/+/79eecef63f3
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84266
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/opt/telephony/+/79eecef63f3
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0831?
CVE-2016-0831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The getDeviceIdForPhone function in internal/telephony/PhoneSubInfoController.java in Telephony in Android 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49H and 6.x before 2016-03-01 does not check for the READ_PHONE_STATE per...
How severe is CVE-2016-0831?
CVE-2016-0831 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.