CVE-2016-6705: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Mediaserver in Android 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-30907212.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6705?
CVE-2016-6705 is rated as High severity.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6705?
To fix CVE-2016-6705, users should update their Android devices to versions 5.0.2, 5.1.1, or later as recommended by Google.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-6705?
CVE-2016-6705 affects Android versions 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 6.x, and 7.0 that are prior to the respective patch releases.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-6705?
CVE-2016-6705 can allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process.
Is my Android device safe from CVE-2016-6705?
Your Android device may not be safe from CVE-2016-6705 if it is running an affected version prior to the security updates.