CVE-2016-2500: Activity Manager in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-06-01 does not prop...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This Android flaw could let a malicious app obtain sensitive information because Activity Manager did not properly terminate process groups. It affects older Android 5.x and 6.x builds. The public record does not provide CVSS, CWE, or active exploitation evidence, so urgency depends on whether unsupported legacy Android devices remain in use. Exposure is most likely on legacy Android devices running affected 5.x or early 6.x builds. Organizations with managed mobile fleets, kiosks, rugged devices, or embedded Android systems should check patch levels and vendor support status. Treat this as a legacy fleet hygiene issue unless affected Android devices are still business-critical or broadly exposed to untrusted apps. Prioritize discovery first, then patch, isolate, or retire unsupported devices. Mitigation focus: Update Android 5.0.x devices to 5.0.2 or later.; Update Android 5.1.x devices to 5.1.1 or later.; Ensure Android 6.x devices have the 2016-06-01 security update or later..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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