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7.8

Google Android Nexus 5X/6P allows malicious app to gain rights

CVE-2016-3867 · published 10 years ago
Summary

Devices running Android on the Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P before the September 2016 update contain a driver flaw that lets a specially crafted app obtain higher system privileges. This could let an attacker run code with more authority than intended, potentially exposing data or control of the device. Update the devices to the latest Android version released after September 5 2016 to remove the problem.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android <= 7.0
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The Qualcomm IPA driver in Android before 2016-09-05 on Nexus 5X and 6P devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28919863 and Qualcomm interna...
The Qualcomm IPA driver in Android before 2016-09-05 on Nexus 5X and 6P devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28919863 and Qualcomm internal bug CR1037897.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published11 Sep 2016
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-3867 · NVD
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