CVE-2016-2462: OpenSSLCipher.java in Conscrypt in Android 6.x before 2016-05-01 mishandles updates of the Additional Authe...

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CVE-2016-2462 is an Android 6.x Conscrypt cryptography flaw fixed in the 2016-05-01 Android security bulletin. It could let an attacker spoof message authentication in affected cryptographic operations. Public sources do not provide exploit details, CVSS, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on Android 6.x devices that did not receive the 2016-05-01 Android security update or later OEM security updates. Non-Android uses are not identified in the provided sources. Treat as a patch-compliance issue for legacy Android 6.x assets. Business urgency is moderate: the flaw affects cryptographic integrity, but public sources do not show active exploitation or broad technical detail. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android 6.x devices to the 2016-05-01 security patch level or later.; Check OEM or carrier advisories for device-specific firmware availability.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive the relevant Android security update..

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

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