CVE-2016-6725
CriticalSummary
CVE-2016-6725 describes a remote code execution vulnerability in the Qualcomm crypto driver in Android before November 5, 2016. An attacker could execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel.
Risk Assessment
This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution in the kernel context, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Android to a version after November 5, 2016, to mitigate this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
A remote code execution vulnerability in the Qualcomm crypto driver in Android before 2016-11-05 could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution in the context of the kernel. Android ID: A-30515053. References: Qualcomm QC-CR#1050970.