CVE-2016-2461: OpenSSLCipher.java in Conscrypt in Android 6.x before 2016-05-01 mishandles resets of the Additional Authen...

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CVE-2016-2461 is an Android 6.x Conscrypt cryptography flaw fixed in the 2016-05-01 Android security update. It could let an attacker spoof message authentication because Additional Authenticated Data resets were mishandled. Business urgency depends on remaining Android 6.x devices below that patch level. Likely limited to Android 6.x devices or builds using affected Conscrypt code before the 2016-05-01 Android security update. Exposure is most relevant where applications rely on authenticated encryption with AAD through platform crypto APIs. Treat as a targeted remediation item for legacy Android 6.x fleets. It is not supported by public evidence of active exploitation, but it affects cryptographic integrity and should not remain on devices handling sensitive data. Mitigation focus: Apply the Android security update dated 2016-05-01 or later where available.; For unsupported Android 6.x devices, plan replacement or remove them from sensitive workflows.; Confirm OEM firmware includes the relevant Conscrypt fixes from Android upstream..

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Jun 13, 2026, 18:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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