What is the severity of CVE-2016-6783?

CVE-2016-6783 is rated as High severity due to its potential to allow local malicious applications to execute arbitrary code in the kernel.

How can I fix CVE-2016-6783?

Fixing CVE-2016-6783 involves updating the Android operating system to a version newer than 7.1.0 that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6783?

CVE-2016-6783 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability specifically affecting MediaTek drivers in Android.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-6783?

Devices running Android versions up to and including 7.1.0 are affected by CVE-2016-6783.

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CVE-2016-6783

critical

9.3

CWE

284

5/12/2016

12/1/2017

20/4/2025

CVE-2016-6783

Q: What can a local malicious application do due to CVE-2016-6783?

A local malicious application could exploit CVE-2016-6783 to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel, potentially compromising the system's integrity.

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: N/A. Android ID: A-31350044. References: MT-ALPS02943437.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android	<=7.1.0
Android
	<=7.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6783?
CVE-2016-6783 is rated as High severity due to its potential to allow local malicious applications to execute arbitrary code in the kernel.
How can I fix CVE-2016-6783?
Fixing CVE-2016-6783 involves updating the Android operating system to a version newer than 7.1.0 that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6783?
CVE-2016-6783 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability specifically affecting MediaTek drivers in Android.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-6783?
Devices running Android versions up to and including 7.1.0 are affected by CVE-2016-6783.
What can a local malicious application do due to CVE-2016-6783?
A local malicious application could exploit CVE-2016-6783 to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel, potentially compromising the system's integrity.

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