7.6
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2443

First published: Mon May 09 2016(Updated: )

The Qualcomm MDP driver in Android before 2016-05-01 on Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 26404525.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Nexus 5
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Android<=6.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2443?

    CVE-2016-2443 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow privilege escalation in affected devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2443?

    To fix CVE-2016-2443, ensure that your Android device is updated to a version later than 6.0.1.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-2443?

    CVE-2016-2443 affects Android devices running versions up to 6.0.1, specifically the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013).

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2443?

    CVE-2016-2443 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Qualcomm MDP driver.

  • Can I exploit CVE-2016-2443 without special permissions?

    Yes, CVE-2016-2443 can be exploited by attackers through a crafted application without needing special permissions.

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