CVE-2016-6779

Name: CVE-2016-6779
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-12T15:59:00.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6779 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HTC sound codec driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HTC sound codec driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10. Android ID: A-31386004.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94675Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94675Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6779?

How severe is CVE-2016-6779?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6779 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6779?

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