CVE-2016-2430: libbacktrace/Backtrace.cpp in debuggerd in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1...

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CVE-2016-2430 is an Android privilege-escalation issue in debuggerd’s backtrace handling. A malicious app with a specially crafted symbol name could gain higher privileges on affected Android versions. This matters mainly for older, unpatched Android devices and embedded Android deployments still running vulnerable releases. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Android phones, tablets, or embedded devices that have not received the May 2016 Android security update or the specified fixed versions. Treat as a legacy-device risk. It is old, but privilege escalation can increase business impact if vulnerable devices still run in production. Prioritize identifying unsupported Android assets and replacing or updating them. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to the May 2016 security patch level or later.; For Android 4.x, ensure devices are at 4.4.4 or later where applicable.; For Android 5.0.x, ensure devices are at 5.0.2 or later..

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Jun 13, 2026, 16:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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