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CVE-2016-3890

7.0 · HIGH

The Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) implementation in adb/sockets.cpp in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-09-01 mishandles socket close operatio…

Published Sep 11, 2016CWE-264EPSS 0.74%

Overview

CVE-2016-3890 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 11, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) implementation in adb/sockets.cpp in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-09-01 mishandles socket close operations, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 28347842.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refsource.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/92851Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036763Refandroid.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/014b01706cc64dc9c2ad94a96f62e07c058d0b5dRefandroid.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/268068f25673242d1d5130d96202d3288c91b700Refsource.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/92851Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036763Refandroid.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/014b01706cc64dc9c2ad94a96f62e07c058d0b5dRefandroid.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/268068f25673242d1d5130d96202d3288c91b700

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3890?

CVE-2016-3890 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 11, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-3890?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-3890?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-3890?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-3890 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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