CVE-2016-6708

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: November 25, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

An elevation of privilege in the System UI in Android 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could enable a local malicious user to bypass the security prompt of your work profile in Multi-Window mode. This issue is rated as High because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements for any developer or security setting modifications. Android ID: A-30693465.

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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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94166
Source: security@android.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
Source: security@android.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94166
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
4th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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