CVE-2016-6782
HighSummary
A vulnerability in the MediaTek driver allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. It requires compromising a privileged process first.
Risk Assessment
This threat could lead to privilege escalation, posing a risk of system takeover by malicious software.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in MediaTek driver
See all- CVE-2017-0432High
A vulnerability in the MediaTek driver allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. It requires compromising a privileged process first.
- CVE-2016-6784High
CVE-2016-6784 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the MediaTek driver that allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. This issue is rated as High because it requires compromising a privileged process first.
- CVE-2016-6783High
CVE-2016-6783 describes an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek driver that allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. This issue is rated as High because it requires compromising a privileged process first.
- CVE-2016-6781High
CVE-2016-6781 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the MediaTek driver that allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. This issue is rated as High because it requires compromising a privileged process first.
Original NVD description (English source)
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: Kernel-3.10. Android ID: A-31224389. References: MT-ALPS02943506.