CVE-2016-6715
First published: Mon Nov 07 2016(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Framework APIs 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 allow a local malicious application to record audio without the user's permission. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements (access to functionality that would normally require either user initiation or user permission.) Android ID: A-29833954.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| Android | >=4.0<4.4.4 | |
| Android | >=5.0<5.0.2 | |
| Android | >=5.1<5.1.1 | |
| Android | >=6.0<=6.0.1 | |
| Android | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6715?
CVE-2016-6715 is rated as a Moderate severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2016-6715 affect users?
CVE-2016-6715 allows a local malicious application to record audio without the user's permission.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-6715?
CVE-2016-6715 affects Android versions 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before November 1, 2016, and 7.0 before November 1, 2016.
How can I remediate CVE-2016-6715?
To remediate CVE-2016-6715, update to a patched version of Android that addresses this vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-6715 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-6715 requires local access for exploitation.
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