CVE-2016-6758: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Qualcomm media codecs could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to gain local access to elevated capabilities, which are not normally accessible to a third-party application. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-30148882. References: QC-CR#1071731.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6758?
CVE-2016-6758 is rated as High due to its potential for allowing local malicious applications to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6758?
To fix CVE-2016-6758, users should update their affected Android devices to the latest security patch provided by the manufacturer.
Which systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-6758?
CVE-2016-6758 affects Qualcomm media codecs on certain versions of Android and Linux Kernel 3.10 and 3.18.
Can CVE-2016-6758 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-6758 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the vulnerable system.
What types of attacks could leverage CVE-2016-6758?
CVE-2016-6758 could be exploited by local attackers to gain unauthorized access and escalate privileges within the operating system.