CVE-2016-6770

CVE-2016-6770 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
• CVSS v2: 4.3
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-284
• Affected product: Google Android
• Published: 2017-01-12
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Framework API could enable a local malicious application to access system functions beyond its access level. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of restrictions on a constrained process. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0. Android ID: A-30202228.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6770?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Framework API could enable a local malicious application to access system functions beyond its access level. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of restrictions on a constrained process. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0. Android ID: A-30202228.

How severe is CVE-2016-6770?

CVE-2016-6770 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6770 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6770?

CVE-2016-6770 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6770?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-6770 published?

CVE-2016-6770 was published on 2017-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94702
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.html

Affected products (26)

• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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