Vulnerability Description
server/pm/UserManagerService.java in Wi-Fi in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-05-01 allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on Wi-Fi configuration changes by leveraging guest access, aka internal bug 27411179.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-05-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-07-01.html
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/12332e05f632794e18ea
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-05-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-07-01.html
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/12332e05f632794e18ea
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2457?
CVE-2016-2457 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). server/pm/UserManagerService.java in Wi-Fi in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-05-01 allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on Wi-Fi configuration changes ...
How severe is CVE-2016-2457?
CVE-2016-2457 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-2016-2457?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.