CVE-2016-6748: Google Inc. Android vulnerability

CVE-2016-6748: An information disclosure vulnerability in Qualcomm components including the GPU driver, power driver, SMSM...

An information disclosure vulnerability in Qualcomm components including the GPU driver, power driver, SMSM Point-to-Point driver, and sound driver in Android before 2016-11-05 could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Android ID: A-30076504. References: Qualcomm QC-CR#987018.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-6748 is an Android information disclosure flaw in Qualcomm-related kernel components. A malicious local app could access data beyond its permissions, but the Android bulletin rates it Moderate because exploitation first requires compromising a privileged process. Exposure is most likely on older Android devices using affected Qualcomm components and running patch levels before 2016-11-05, especially unsupported devices that no longer receive OEM or carrier updates. Treat this as a legacy mobile fleet hygiene issue, not an emergency based on the supplied evidence. Prioritize removal or isolation of unpatched Android devices that still handle business data. Mitigation focus: Confirm Android security patch level is 2016-11-05 or later where available.; Apply OEM or carrier firmware updates that include the Android November 2016 fixes.; Remove or restrict unsupported legacy Android devices from sensitive environments..

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.AndroidKernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18Listed

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