CVE-2016-6721: Infoleak
An information disclosure vulnerability in Mediaserver in Android 6.x before 2016-11-01 and 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it could be used to access sensitive data without permission. Android ID: A-30875060.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Android Mediaserverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch 2016-11-01
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6721?
The severity of CVE-2016-6721 is rated as Moderate due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6721?
To fix CVE-2016-6721, update your Android device to a version released after November 1, 2016.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2016-6721?
CVE-2016-6721 affects Android versions 6.x prior to 2016-11-01 and Android 7.0 prior to 2016-11-01.
What impact does CVE-2016-6721 have on my data security?
CVE-2016-6721 could enable a local malicious application to access sensitive data beyond its permission levels.
Is CVE-2016-6721 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2016-6721 is a local vulnerability that requires a malicious application to run on the device to exploit it.