CVE-2016-2060

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 7.8/10CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 9, 2016
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2016-2060: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix