Vulnerability Description
An information disclosure vulnerability in the download manager in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before 2016-11-01, and 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could enable a local malicious application to bypass operating system protections that isolate application data from other applications. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to gain access to data that the application does not have access to. Android ID: A-30537115.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | >= 5.0, < 5.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94170Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94170Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6710?
CVE-2016-6710 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An information disclosure vulnerability in the download manager in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before 2016-11-01, and 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could enable a local malicious appli...
How severe is CVE-2016-6710?
CVE-2016-6710 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-2016-6710?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.