CVE-2016-6698

Name: CVE-2016-6698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-25T16:59:04.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6698 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability in Qualcomm components including the GPU driver, power driver, SMSM Point-to-Point driver, and sound driver in Android before 2016-11-05 could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in Qualcomm components including the GPU driver, power driver, SMSM Point-to-Point driver, and sound driver in Android before 2016-11-05 could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Android ID: A-30741851. References: Qualcomm QC-CR#1058826.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 7.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94139Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94139Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 25, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6698?

How severe is CVE-2016-6698?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6698 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6698?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST