What is the severity of CVE-2016-6492?

CVE-2016-6492 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6492?

To mitigate CVE-2016-6492, users should update their devices to the latest version of Android past 7.1.0, where the vulnerability is patched.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-6492?

CVE-2016-6492 affects local users running Android versions up to and including 7.1.0 on devices using the MediaTek driver.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6492?

CVE-2016-6492 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local users to gain higher access rights on affected systems.

What component is involved in CVE-2016-6492?

CVE-2016-6492 involves the MT6573FDVT_SetRegHW function within the MediaTek driver for Linux.

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CVE-2016-6492

critical

9.3

CWE

264

5/12/2016

12/1/2017

20/4/2025

CVE-2016-6492

First published: Mon Dec 05 2016(Updated: )

The MT6573FDVT_SetRegHW function in camera_fdvt.c in the MediaTek driver for Linux allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes an MT6573FDVTIOC_T_SET_FDCONF_CMD IOCTL call.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android	<=7.1.0
Android
	<=7.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6492?
CVE-2016-6492 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6492?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6492, users should update their devices to the latest version of Android past 7.1.0, where the vulnerability is patched.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-6492?
CVE-2016-6492 affects local users running Android versions up to and including 7.1.0 on devices using the MediaTek driver.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6492?
CVE-2016-6492 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local users to gain higher access rights on affected systems.
What component is involved in CVE-2016-6492?
CVE-2016-6492 involves the MT6573FDVT_SetRegHW function within the MediaTek driver for Linux.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6492?
CVE-2016-6492 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6492?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6492, users should update their devices to the latest version of Android past 7.1.0, where the vulnerability is patched.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-6492?
CVE-2016-6492 affects local users running Android versions up to and including 7.1.0 on devices using the MediaTek driver.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6492?
CVE-2016-6492 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows local users to gain higher access rights on affected systems.
What component is involved in CVE-2016-6492?
CVE-2016-6492 involves the MT6573FDVT_SetRegHW function within the MediaTek driver for Linux.