Vulnerability Description
providers/settings/SettingsProvider.java in Android 7.0 before 2016-09-01 does not properly enforce the DISALLOW_CONFIG_VPN setting, which allows attackers to bypass an intended always-on VPN state via a crafted application, aka internal bug 29899712.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92872
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/335702d106797bce8a88Issue TrackingPatch
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92872
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/335702d106797bce8a88Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3887?
CVE-2016-3887 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). providers/settings/SettingsProvider.java in Android 7.0 before 2016-09-01 does not properly enforce the DISALLOW_CONFIG_VPN setting, which allows attackers to bypass an intended always-on VPN state vi...
How severe is CVE-2016-3887?
CVE-2016-3887 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-2016-3887?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.