CVE-2016-6725

Name: CVE-2016-6725
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-25T16:59:29.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6725 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability in the Qualcomm crypto driver in Android before 2016-11-05 could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution in the context of the kernel. EPSS estimates a 2.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Qualcomm crypto driver in Android before 2016-11-05 could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution in the context of the kernel. Android ID: A-30515053. References: Qualcomm QC-CR#1050970.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.60%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 7.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6725?

How severe is CVE-2016-6725?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6725 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6725?

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Source: NVD / NIST