Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-6725
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.
Published
2016-11-25 16:59:29
Updated
2025-04-12 10:46:41
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2016-6725
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-6725
2.43%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 84 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-6725
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-6725
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The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-6725
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94182
Google Nexus Qualcomm Crypto Driver CVE-2016-6725 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
Android Security Bulletin—November 2016 | Android Open Source ProjectVendor Advisory
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