CVE-2016-6772: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Wi-Fi could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0. Android ID: A-31856351.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6772?
CVE-2016-6772 is rated as Moderate because it requires compromising a privileged process for exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6772?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6772, update your Android device to a patched version provided by Google.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2016-6772?
CVE-2016-6772 affects Android versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.1, 5.1.0, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, and 7.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6772?
CVE-2016-6772 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Wi-Fi component of Android.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2016-6772?
The vendor for CVE-2016-6772 is Google, as it pertains to the Android operating system.