CVE-2016-0816: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Mar 12 2016(Updated: )
mediaserver in Android 6.x before 2016-03-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, related to decoder/ih264d_parse_islice.c and decoder/ih264d_parse_pslice.c, aka internal bug 25928803.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =6.0 | |
| Android | =6.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0816?
CVE-2016-0816 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0816?
To mitigate CVE-2016-0816, users should update their Android devices to version 6.0.1 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-0816?
CVE-2016-0816 can be exploited through crafted media files that cause memory corruption.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-0816?
CVE-2016-0816 affects Android versions 6.0 and 6.0.1.
What components are involved in CVE-2016-0816?
CVE-2016-0816 involves the mediaserver component and specific codec parsers in Android.
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