CVE-2016-3837 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

service/jni/com_android_server_wifi_WifiNative.cpp in Wi-Fi in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-08-01 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application that provides a MAC address with too few characters, aka internal bug 28164077.

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	Android	5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92235
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/opt/net/wifi/+/a209ff12ba96Issue TrackingPatch
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92235
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/opt/net/wifi/+/a209ff12ba96Issue TrackingPatch

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3837?

CVE-2016-3837 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). service/jni/com_android_server_wifi_WifiNative.cpp in Wi-Fi in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-08-01 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted ...

How severe is CVE-2016-3837?

CVE-2016-3837 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-2016-3837?

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