CVE-2016-6683

The kernel in Android before 2016-10-05 on Nexus devices allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 30143283.

• CWE-200

• http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlVendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93326Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlVendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93326Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Published

Oct 10, 2016

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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