CVE-2016-2420

HIGHNVD 7.87.8—

7.8

rootdir/init.rc in Android 4.x before 4.4.4 does not ensure that the /data/tombstones directory exists for the Debuggerd component, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 26403620.

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: 7.8(medium)
EPSS: 21.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 18, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (6)

security@androidhttp://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-04-02.html
security@androidhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/669ecc2f5e80ff924fa20ce7445354a7c5bcfd98
security@androidhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/81df1cc77722000f8d0025c1ab00ced123aa573c
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-04-02.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/669ecc2f5e80ff924fa20ce7445354a7c5bcfd98
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/81df1cc77722000f8d0025c1ab00ced123aa573c

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2016-2420?

CVE-2016-2420 is a high vulnerability published on April 18, 2016. rootdir/init.rc in Android 4.x before 4.4.4 does not ensure that the /data/tombstones directory exists for the Debuggerd component, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 26403620.

When was CVE-2016-2420 disclosed?

CVE-2016-2420 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 18, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2016-2420 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-2420 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 21.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-2420?

CVE-2016-2420 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2016-2420?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-2420, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2016-2420

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