Vulnerability Description
debuggerd/debuggerd.cpp in Debuggerd in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before 2016-09-01, and 7.0 before 2016-09-01 mishandles the interaction between PTRACE_ATTACH operations and thread exits, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 29555636.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92876
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/d7603583f90c2bc6074a4ee2Issue TrackingPatch
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92876
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/d7603583f90c2bc6074a4ee2Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3885?
CVE-2016-3885 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). debuggerd/debuggerd.cpp in Debuggerd in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before 2016-09-01, and 7.0 before 2016-09-01 mishandles the interaction between PTRACE_ATTACH operations and...
How severe is CVE-2016-3885?
CVE-2016-3885 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3885?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.