CVE-2016-6684: Infoleak
First published: Mon Oct 10 2016(Updated: )
The kernel in Android before 2016-10-05 on Nexus 5, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, and Android One devices allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 30148243.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| Android | =7.0 | |
| Android | ||
| Google Nexus 5 | ||
| Google Nexus 5X | ||
| Google Nexus 6 | ||
| Google Nexus 6P Firmware | ||
| Google Nexus 9 | ||
| Google Nexus Player |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6684?
CVE-2016-6684 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2016-6684 affect Android devices?
CVE-2016-6684 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information through a crafted application on affected Android devices.
What versions of Android are vulnerable to CVE-2016-6684?
CVE-2016-6684 affects Android versions prior to the security update released on October 5, 2016.
Which devices are impacted by CVE-2016-6684?
CVE-2016-6684 affects Nexus 5, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, and certain Android One devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6684?
To fix CVE-2016-6684, update your device to the latest version of Android that includes the security patch released on October 5, 2016.
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