Vulnerability Description
CORE/HDD/src/wlan_hdd_wext.c in the Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-10-05 on Nexus 5X and Android One devices allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application that makes an iw_set_priv ioctl call, aka Android internal bug 29982678 and Qualcomm internal bug CR 1048052.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93309Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcaclVendor Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93309Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcaclVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6680?
CVE-2016-6680 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). CORE/HDD/src/wlan_hdd_wext.c in the Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-10-05 on Nexus 5X and Android One devices allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application th...
How severe is CVE-2016-6680?
CVE-2016-6680 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6680?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.