CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-6492

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The MT6573FDVT_SetRegHW function in camera_fdvt.c in the MediaTek driver for Linux allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes an MT6573FDVTIOC_T_SET_FDCONF_CMD IOCTL call.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may allow local users to gain unauthorized privileges, potentially leading to serious security breaches in the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update MediaTek drivers to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The MT6573FDVT_SetRegHW function in camera_fdvt.c in the MediaTek driver for Linux allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes an MT6573FDVTIOC_T_SET_FDCONF_CMD IOCTL call.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS