CVE-2016-2492
First published: Mon Jun 13 2016(Updated: )
The MediaTek power-management driver in Android before 2016-06-01 on Android One devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 28085410.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =6.0 | |
| Android | =6.0.1 | |
| google Android one |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2492?
CVE-2016-2492 has moderate severity as it allows privilege escalation through a crafted application.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2492?
To fix CVE-2016-2492, update your Android device to the security patch released on or after 2016-06-01.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-2492?
CVE-2016-2492 affects Android One devices running versions 6.0 and 6.0.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2492?
CVE-2016-2492 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the MediaTek power-management driver.
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2016-2492 remotely?
CVE-2016-2492 typically requires the attacker to have local access or to convince a user to install a malicious application.
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