Google · Android · CVE-2016-6700
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Android versions 4.x through 4.4.3
Android versions 5.0.x through 5.0.1
Android versions 5.1.x through 5.1.0
**Description**
An elevation of privilege issue in libzipfile could allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process, potentially leading to a local permanent device compromise. This compromise may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device.
**Recommendations**
For Android versions 4.x through 4.4.3, update to version 4.4.4 or later.
For Android versions 5.0.x through 5.0.1, update to version 5.0.2 or later.
For Android versions 5.1.x through 5.1.0, update to version 5.1.1 or later.