CVE-2016-6770: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Framework API could enable a local malicious application to access system functions beyond its access level. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of restrictions on a constrained process. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0. Android ID: A-30202228.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6770?
The severity of CVE-2016-6770 is rated as Moderate due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How does CVE-2016-6770 affect Android devices?
CVE-2016-6770 allows a local malicious application to access system functions beyond its intended access level.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-6770?
CVE-2016-6770 affects Android versions 4.0 through 6.0.1.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6770?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6770, it is recommended to update Android to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2016-6770 a remote attack vulnerability?
No, CVE-2016-6770 is a local vulnerability that requires physical access to the device to exploit.