CVE-2016-6685

5.5 MEDIUM

Published: October 10, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

The kernel in Android before 2016-10-05 on Nexus 6P devices allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 30402628.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.html

Source: security@android.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93326

Source: security@android.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93326

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

19th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

Affected Vendors

google

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