CVE-2016-1621: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Mar 12 2016(Updated: )
libvpx in mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49H, and 6.0 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 libwebm/mkvparser.cpp and other files, aka internal bug 23452792.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =4.0 | |
| Android | =4.0.1 | |
| Android | =4.0.2 | |
| Android | =4.0.3 | |
| Android | =4.0.4 | |
| Android | =4.1 | |
| Android | =4.1.2 | |
| Android | =4.2 | |
| Android | =4.2.1 | |
| Android | =4.2.2 | |
| Android | =4.3 | |
| Android | =4.3.1 | |
| Android | =4.4 | |
| Android | =4.4.1 | |
| Android | =4.4.2 | |
| Android | =4.4.3 | |
| Android | =5.0 | |
| Android | =5.0.1 | |
| Android | =5.0.2 | |
| Android | =5.1 | |
| Android | =5.1.0 | |
| Android | =5.1.1 | |
| Android | =6.0 | |
| Android | =6.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-March/179128.html
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84239
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libvpx/+/04839626ed859623901ebd3a5fd483982186b59d
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libvpx/+/5a9753fca56f0eeb9f61e342b2fccffc364f9426
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/5a6788730acfc6fd8f4a6ef89d2c376572a26b55
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1621?
CVE-2016-1621 has a high severity rating due to its potential for execution of arbitrary code or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1621?
To fix CVE-2016-1621, update the Android operating system to a version released after March 1, 2016.
What impact does CVE-2016-1621 have on devices?
Devices affected by CVE-2016-1621 may experience memory corruption leading to crashes or the execution of malicious code.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-1621?
CVE-2016-1621 affects Android versions 4.x, 5.x, and 6.0 up to March 2016.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2016-1621?
While updating the OS is the best solution, avoiding the playback of untrusted media files can temporarily mitigate the risk of CVE-2016-1621.
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