CVE-2016-6729 Privilege escalation in Android
A local malicious application can execute arbitrary code in the kernel context via a Qualcomm bootloader flaw, leading to permanent device compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-6729?
CVE-2016-6729 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 25 Nov 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm bootloader in Android before 2016-11-05 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. Android ID: A-30977990. References: Qualcomm QC-CR#977684.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6729?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6729?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6729 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-6729 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6729 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cffq-2jw7-wg8x, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-6729.