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CVE-2016-2427

🗓️ 18 Apr 2016 00:59:00Reported by ubuntu.comType 
ubuntucve
 ubuntucve🔗 ubuntu.com👁 18 Views

The AES-GCM spec in Android 5.x and 6.x recommends a vulnerable authentication tag size of 12 octets, making it easier for attackers to discover an authentication key via crafted applications, although the vendor disputes this

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CVE		CVE-2016-2427
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18 Apr 201600:00
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NVD		CVE-2016-2427
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Positive Technologies		PT-2016-5160 · Google · Android
18 Apr 201600:00
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04 Aug 2025 19:24Current
6.5Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6.5
CVSS 24.3
CVSS 35.5
EPSS0.0008
aes-gcmandroidauthentication
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