Vulnerability Description
server/wm/WindowManagerService.java in Android 6.x before 2016-09-01 does not enforce the DISALLOW_SAFE_BOOT setting, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and boot to safe mode via unspecified vectors, aka internal bug 26251884.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92818
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/69729fa8b13cadbf3173Issue TrackingPatch
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92818
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/69729fa8b13cadbf3173Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3875?
CVE-2016-3875 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). server/wm/WindowManagerService.java in Android 6.x before 2016-09-01 does not enforce the DISALLOW_SAFE_BOOT setting, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions...
How severe is CVE-2016-3875?
CVE-2016-3875 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3875?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.