CVE-2016-2060 Information

Description

server/TetherController.cpp in the tethering controller in netd as distributed with Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products does not properly validate upstream interface names which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted application.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Reference

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-05-01.html https://www.codeaurora.org/improper-input-validation-tethering-controller-netd-cve-2016-2060-0

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

7.8