Vulnerability Description
The compose functionality in AOSP Mail in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-05-01 does not properly restrict attachments, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, related to ComposeActivity.java and ComposeActivityEmail.java, aka internal bug 27335139.
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
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Email/+/2791f0b33b610247
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/UnifiedEmail/+/a55168330
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-05-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Email/+/2791f0b33b610247
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/UnifiedEmail/+/a55168330
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2458?
CVE-2016-2458 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The compose functionality in AOSP Mail in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-05-01 does not properly restrict attachments, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive i...
How severe is CVE-2016-2458?
CVE-2016-2458 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-2016-2458?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.