CVE-2016-6729

Name: CVE-2016-6729
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-25T16:59:30.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6729 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm bootloader 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. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm bootloader 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-30977990. References: Qualcomm QC-CR#977684.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.64%

45.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 7.1.0
Google	Android	7.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94203
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94203
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-2016-6729?

How severe is CVE-2016-6729?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6729 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6729?

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