Vulnerability Description
Binder in the kernel in Android before 2016-10-05 on Nexus devices allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 30768347.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93323Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40515/
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93323Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40515/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6689?
CVE-2016-6689 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Binder in the kernel in Android before 2016-10-05 on Nexus devices allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 30768347.
How severe is CVE-2016-6689?
CVE-2016-6689 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6689?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.