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CVE-2016-6728

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 1.24%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-11-25 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Android.

CVE
CVE-2016-6728
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
1.24%
Android

Original NVD Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel ION subsystem in Android before 2016-11-05 could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Android ID: A-30400942.