CVE-2016-6775: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10. Android ID: A-31222873. References: N-CVE-2016-6775.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6775?
CVE-2016-6775 is rated as Critical due to the potential for local permanent device compromise.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6775?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6775, ensure that your NVIDIA GPU drivers are updated to the latest version.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-6775?
CVE-2016-6775 affects NVIDIA GPU drivers on Google Android and Linux Kernel version 3.10.
Can CVE-2016-6775 lead to remote exploitation?
CVE-2016-6775 does not lead to remote exploitation but allows local elevation of privilege.
What are the consequences of CVE-2016-6775?
The consequences of CVE-2016-6775 include arbitrary code execution within the kernel, potentially compromising the device permanently.