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CVE-2016-6690

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.34%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-10-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5. It affects Android. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2016-6690
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.34%
Android

Original NVD Description

The sound driver in the kernel in Android before 2016-10-05 on Nexus 5, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, and Nexus Player devices allows attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted application, aka internal bug 28838221.