CVE-2016-6725

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: November 25, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94182
Source: security@android.com
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
Source: security@android.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94182
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
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
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.6%
83th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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