CVE-2016-2429: Buffer Overflow

Published May 9, 2016

Updated

libFLAC/streamdecoder.c in mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-05-01 does not prevent free operations on uninitialized memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 27211885.

Affected Software

22 affected components

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=5.1

Google Android=5.1.0

Google Android=6.0

Google Android=6.0.1

Event History

May 9, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2429?

CVE-2016-2429 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service due to heap memory corruption.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2429?

To fix CVE-2016-2429, upgrade to Android versions 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, or later.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-2429?

CVE-2016-2429 affects Android versions 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x prior to May 1, 2016.

What impact does CVE-2016-2429 have on Android devices?

CVE-2016-2429 can lead to remote code execution or a system crash due to uninitialized memory access.

Is CVE-2016-2429 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2016-2429 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it from a distance without physical access to the device.