CVE-2016-6762: High severity Google Android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the libziparchive library 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: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0. Android ID: A-31251826.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6762?
CVE-2016-6762 is rated as High due to the potential for local privilege escalation by executing arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6762?
To fix CVE-2016-6762, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Android that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-6762?
CVE-2016-6762 affects several versions of Android, including 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, and 7.0.
Can CVE-2016-6762 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-6762 is a local elevation of privilege vulnerability requiring local access to exploit.
What component is vulnerable in CVE-2016-6762?
CVE-2016-6762 affects the libziparchive library within the Android operating system.