CVE-2016-6724: High severity Google Android vulnerability
A denial of service vulnerability in the Input Manager Service 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 cause the device to continually reboot. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a temporary denial of service that requires a factory reset to fix. Android ID: A-30568284.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6724?
CVE-2016-6724 is rated as Moderate, potentially allowing a local malicious application to cause the device to repeatedly reboot.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-6724?
CVE-2016-6724 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 do I fix CVE-2016-6724?
To fix CVE-2016-6724, users should upgrade their Android devices to a version that is patched and not affected by this vulnerability.
What kind of attack does CVE-2016-6724 facilitate?
CVE-2016-6724 facilitates a denial of service attack that can cause the device to continually reboot.
Is CVE-2016-6724 a remote exploitation vulnerability?
No, CVE-2016-6724 requires local access to the device to exploit the vulnerability.