CVE-2016-6754
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CVE-2016-6754 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability in Webview in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-11-05 could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code when the user is navigating to a website. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote code execution in an unprivileged process. EPSS estimates a 4.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability in Webview in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-11-05 could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code when the user is navigating to a website. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote code execution in an unprivileged process. Android ID: A-31217937.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 6.0.1 | |
| Android | 5.0 | |
| Android | 5.0.1 | |
| Android | 5.1 | |
| Android | 5.1.0 | |
| Android | 6.0 |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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