CVE-2016-6789

Name: CVE-2016-6789
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-12T15:59:01.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6789 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA libomx library (libnvomx) could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to gain local access to elevated capabilities, which are not normally accessible to a third-party application. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA libomx library (libnvomx) could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to gain local access to elevated capabilities, which are not normally accessible to a third-party application. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-31251973. References: N-CVE-2016-6789.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.79%

75.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.18

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4561
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94678Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4561
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94678Third 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-2016-6789?

How severe is CVE-2016-6789?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6789 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6789?

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