CVE-2016-6749: Infoleak
An information disclosure vulnerability in Qualcomm components including the GPU driver, power driver, SMSM Point-to-Point driver, and sound driver in Android before 2016-11-05 could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Android ID: A-30228438. References: Qualcomm QC-CR#1052818.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6749?
CVE-2016-6749 is rated as Moderate in severity.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6749?
To fix CVE-2016-6749, update your Android device to the latest version, ensuring it is at least Android 7.1.0 or above.
What does CVE-2016-6749 affect?
CVE-2016-6749 affects Qualcomm components including the GPU driver, power driver, SMSM Point-to-Point driver, and sound driver in Android devices.
Can CVE-2016-6749 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-6749 requires local access, meaning that it cannot be exploited remotely by an attacker.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-6749?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-6749 allow a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels.