CVE-2016-6719: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Bluetooth component 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 pair with any Bluetooth device without user consent. 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-29043989.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6719?
CVE-2016-6719 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6719?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6719, update your Android device to a version above 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, or 6.0.1.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-6719?
CVE-2016-6719 affects Android versions prior to 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, and certain builds of 6.x and 7.0.
What does CVE-2016-6719 allow a malicious application to do?
CVE-2016-6719 enables a local malicious application to pair with any Bluetooth device without user consent.
How can I check if my Android device is vulnerable to CVE-2016-6719?
Check if your Android device is running a version older than the updates specified for CVE-2016-6719.