CVE-2016-6782

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions Kernel-3.10

Description An elevation of privilege issue in the MediaTek driver could allow 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. The vulnerability is related to inadequate access control in the driver.

Recommendations For Android version Kernel-3.10, consider restricting access to the kernel until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, ensure that all privileged processes are secured to prevent initial compromise.