7.6
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2453

First published: Mon May 09 2016(Updated: )

The MediaTek Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-05-01 on Android One devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 27549705.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
google Android one
Android<=6.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2453?

    CVE-2016-2453 has been classified with a high severity level due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2453?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-2453, users should update their Android One devices to the latest security patch released after May 1, 2016.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-2453?

    CVE-2016-2453 specifically affects Android One devices running versions prior to the May 1, 2016 security update.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2453?

    CVE-2016-2453 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the MediaTek Wi-Fi driver on certain Android devices.

  • Can exploiting CVE-2016-2453 lead to system compromise?

    Yes, exploiting CVE-2016-2453 can allow attackers to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the system.

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