CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-6772

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Wi-Fi allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. It requires compromising a privileged process first.

Risk Assessment

This threat could lead to privilege escalation, posing a risk to data and system security. An attacker could potentially gain access to sensitive information.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability. Additionally, monitor installed applications on devices.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Wi-Fi could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0. Android ID: A-31856351.

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