CVE-2016-0847 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 8.4 Published Updated

Attackers can spoof caller ID via a crafted app, bypassing security controls in the Android Telecom component.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-0847?

CVE-2016-0847 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 18 Apr 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Telecom Component in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-04-01 allows attackers to spoof the originating telephone number of a call via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 26864502.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0847?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0847?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0847 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-0847 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0847 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ccvf-qh92-rxmf, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-0847.

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