CVE-2016-6710: Google Inc. Android vulnerability

CVE-2016-6710: An information disclosure vulnerability in the download manager in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before...

An information disclosure vulnerability in the download manager in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before 2016-11-01, and 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could enable a local malicious application to bypass operating system protections that isolate application data from other applications. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to gain access to data that the application does not have access to. Android ID: A-30537115.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-6710 is an Android Download Manager information disclosure flaw. A malicious local app could bypass Android app data isolation and access data it should not read. Google rated the issue High. The main business concern is older or unpatched Android devices handling sensitive data. Exposure is most likely on legacy Android fleets, unmanaged personal devices, kiosks, or embedded Android systems that remain below the fixed version or November 1, 2016 security patch level. Treat this as a legacy Android fleet risk. It is high impact for devices holding sensitive business data, but urgency depends on whether vulnerable, unpatched devices remain in use. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to a fixed version or later security patch level.; Check OEM or carrier firmware guidance for device-specific patch availability.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive the November 2016 Android security fixes..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 25, 2016, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Google Inc.AndroidAndroid-5.0.2, Android-5.1.1, Android-6.0, Android-6.0.1, Android-7.0Listed

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