First published: Sun Feb 07 2016(Updated: )
media/libmedia/SoundPool.cpp in mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49G, and 6.x before 2016-02-01 mishandles locking requirements, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 25781119.
Credit: security@android.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Google Android | =4.0 | |
Google Android | =4.0.1 | |
Google Android | =4.0.2 | |
Google Android | =4.0.3 | |
Google Android | =4.0.4 | |
Google Android | =4.1 | |
Google Android | =4.1.2 | |
Google Android | =4.2 | |
Google Android | =4.2.1 | |
Google Android | =4.2.2 | |
Google Android | =4.3 | |
Google Android | =4.3.1 | |
Google Android | =4.4 | |
Google Android | =4.4.1 | |
Google Android | =4.4.2 | |
Google Android | =4.4.3 | |
Google Android | =5.0 | |
Google Android | =5.0.1 | |
Google Android | =5.0.2 | |
Google Android | =5.1 | |
Google Android | =5.1.0 | |
Google Android | =5.1.1 | |
Google Android | =6.0 | |
Google Android | =6.0.1 |
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CVE-2016-0810 is rated as a high severity vulnerability, allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges.
To fix CVE-2016-0810, users should upgrade to a patched version of Android, specifically Android 4.4.4, 5.1.1 or later.
CVE-2016-0810 affects Android versions 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before February 1, 2016.
CVE-2016-0810 allows attackers to obtain elevated permissions, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Yes, CVE-2016-0810 has been demonstrated to be exploitable through a crafted application, allowing privilege escalation.