CVE-2016-2498 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-06-01 on Nexus 7 (2013) devices allows attackers to bypass intended data-access restrictions via a crafted application, aka internal bug 27777162.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Nexus 7	-
Google	Android	6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-06-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-06-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-2498?

CVE-2016-2498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-06-01 on Nexus 7 (2013) devices allows attackers to bypass intended data-access restrictions via a crafted application, aka internal bug 27777162.

How severe is CVE-2016-2498?

CVE-2016-2498 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-2016-2498?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Nexus 7, Google Android.