CVE-2016-2060: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-2060: server/TetherController.cpp in the tethering controller in netd, as distributed with Qualcomm Innovation Ce...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2016-2060 is an Android netd tethering-controller issue in Qualcomm QuIC Android contributions for MSM devices and other products. A crafted application could bypass intended access restrictions because upstream interface names were not properly validated. Business urgency depends on whether managed Android devices use affected Qualcomm-derived builds. Likely exposure is Android devices built with affected Qualcomm Innovation Center contributions, especially MSM-based vendor firmware. The bundle does not identify exact product models or versions. Treat this as an exposure-confirmation item for Android mobile fleets, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize if Qualcomm/MSM devices remain unpatched or unsupported. Mitigation focus: Check the Android May 2016 security bulletin for device applicability.; Review Qualcomm or OEM advisories for affected firmware status.; Confirm vendor firmware includes the netd tethering-controller fix..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 9, 2016, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.codeaurora.org/improper-input-validation-tethering-controller-netd-cve-2016-2060-0CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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