CVE-2016-6704: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before 2016-11-01, and 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to gain local access to elevated capabilities, which are not normally accessible to a third-party application. Android ID: A-30229821.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6704?
CVE-2016-6704 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6704?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6704, users should update their Android devices to the latest version available.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-6704?
CVE-2016-6704 affects Android versions 4.x, 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 6.x, and 7.0 prior to specific security updates.
What can exploit CVE-2016-6704?
CVE-2016-6704 can be exploited by local malicious applications to execute arbitrary code within a privileged process.
Is there a permanent solution for CVE-2016-6704?
The permanent solution for CVE-2016-6704 is to ensure your Android device is running a patched version above the vulnerable ones.