CVE-2016-6769

UnknownEPSS 0.15%

Last modified

CVE-2016-6769 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Smart Lock could enable a local malicious user to access Smart Lock settings without a PIN. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires physical access to an unlocked device where Smart Lock was the last settings pane accessed by the user. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Smart Lock could enable a local malicious user to access Smart Lock settings without a PIN. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires physical access to an unlocked device where Smart Lock was the last settings pane accessed by the user. Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1. Android ID: A-29055171.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.15%

4.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid5.0
GoogleAndroid5.0.1
GoogleAndroid5.0.2
GoogleAndroid5.1
GoogleAndroid5.1.0
GoogleAndroid5.1.1
GoogleAndroid6.0
GoogleAndroid6.0.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6769?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Smart Lock could enable a local malicious user to access Smart Lock settings without a PIN. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires physical access to an unlocked device where Smart Lock was the last settings pane accessed by the user. Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1. Android ID: A-29055171.
How severe is CVE-2016-6769?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6769 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6769?
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