CVE-2016-6708

Name: CVE-2016-6708
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-25T16:59:13.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6708 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege in the System UI in Android 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could enable a local malicious user to bypass the security prompt of your work profile in Multi-Window mode. This issue is rated as High because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements for any developer or security setting modifications. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege in the System UI in Android 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could enable a local malicious user to bypass the security prompt of your work profile in Multi-Window mode. This issue is rated as High because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements for any developer or security setting modifications. Android ID: A-30693465.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 7.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94166Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94166Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6708?

How severe is CVE-2016-6708?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6708 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6708?

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