CVE-2016-5341: The GPS component in Android before 2016-12-05 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of serv...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue can delay GPS signal acquisition on older Android devices when an attacker can intercept or spoof access to Qualcomm GPS assistance hosts. The business impact is disruption of location-dependent workflows, not evidence of data theft or device takeover in the supplied sources. Exposure is most plausible on Android devices older than the 2016-12-05 security update that rely on the affected GPS assistance flow. The bundle does not identify specific manufacturers, models, chipsets, or supported product versions beyond Android before that date. Set priority based on dependence on reliable GPS. For general corporate devices this is usually moderate; for field, transport, emergency, or asset-tracking use, remediate promptly because location disruption can affect operations. Mitigation focus: Identify Android devices below the 2016-12-05 security patch level.; Update affected devices to vendor firmware containing the December 2016 Android security fixes or later.; Check vendor guidance for legacy devices that cannot receive updates..

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

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