What is the severity of CVE-2016-6781?

CVE-2016-6781 is rated as High due to the potential for a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel.

How can I fix CVE-2016-6781?

To mitigate CVE-2016-6781, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patches provided by the manufacturer.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2016-6781?

CVE-2016-6781 affects Android devices utilizing the MediaTek driver in systems running Kernel version 3.10.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6781?

CVE-2016-6781 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability allowing code execution within the context of the kernel.

Can CVE-2016-6781 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2016-6781 cannot be exploited remotely and requires a local malicious application to compromise a privileged process.

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CVE-2016-6781

critical

9.3

CWE

284

5/12/2016

12/1/2017

26/8/2024

CVE-2016-6781

First published: Mon Dec 05 2016(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10. Android ID: A-31095175. References: MT-ALPS02943455.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android
Linux Kernel	=3.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6781?
CVE-2016-6781 is rated as High due to the potential for a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel.
How can I fix CVE-2016-6781?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6781, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patches provided by the manufacturer.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2016-6781?
CVE-2016-6781 affects Android devices utilizing the MediaTek driver in systems running Kernel version 3.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6781?
CVE-2016-6781 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability allowing code execution within the context of the kernel.
Can CVE-2016-6781 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-6781 cannot be exploited remotely and requires a local malicious application to compromise a privileged process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6781?
CVE-2016-6781 is rated as High due to the potential for a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel.
How can I fix CVE-2016-6781?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6781, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patches provided by the manufacturer.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2016-6781?
CVE-2016-6781 affects Android devices utilizing the MediaTek driver in systems running Kernel version 3.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6781?
CVE-2016-6781 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability allowing code execution within the context of the kernel.
Can CVE-2016-6781 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-6781 cannot be exploited remotely and requires a local malicious application to compromise a privileged process.