Vulnerability Description
OpenSSLCipher.java in Conscrypt in Android 6.x before 2016-05-01 mishandles resets of the Additional Authenticated Data (AAD) array, which allows attackers to spoof message authentication via unspecified vectors, aka internal bugs 27324690 and 27696681.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-05-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/conscrypt/+/1638945d4ed940379
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/conscrypt/+/50d0447566db4a77d
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-05-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/conscrypt/+/1638945d4ed940379
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/conscrypt/+/50d0447566db4a77d
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2461?
CVE-2016-2461 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). OpenSSLCipher.java in Conscrypt in Android 6.x before 2016-05-01 mishandles resets of the Additional Authenticated Data (AAD) array, which allows attackers to spoof message authentication via unspecif...
How severe is CVE-2016-2461?
CVE-2016-2461 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2461?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.