Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Framework APIs in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 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 allow a local malicious application to record audio without the user's permission. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements (access to functionality that would normally require either user initiation or user permission.) Android ID: A-29833954.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | >= 4.0, < 4.4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94173Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94173Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6715?
CVE-2016-6715 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Framework APIs in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 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 allow a local ...
How severe is CVE-2016-6715?
CVE-2016-6715 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-2016-6715?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.