What is CVE-2016-2431?

CVE-2016-2431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under CWE-264. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2016-05-09.

How severe is CVE-2016-2431?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2016-2431 known to be exploited?

36 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2016-2431

The Qualcomm TrustZone component in Android before 2016-05-01 on Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), and Android One devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 24968809.

EPSS: 0.017 (74.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-264

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2431?: CVE-2016-2431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under CWE-264. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2016-05-09.
How severe is CVE-2016-2431?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-2431 known to be exploited?: 36 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.