CVE-2016-2477: Input Validation
First published: Mon Jun 13 2016(Updated: )
mm-video-v4l2/vidc/vdec/src/omx_vdec_msm8974.cpp 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 2016-06-01 mishandles pointers, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 27251096.
Credit: security@android.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 | =4.1.1 | |
| Android | =4.1.2 | |
| Android | =4.2 | |
| Android | =4.2.1 | |
| Android | =4.2.2 | |
| Android | =4.3 | |
| Android | =4.3.1 | |
| Android | =5.0 | |
| Android | =5.0.1 | |
| Android | =5.1 | |
| Android | =6.0 | |
| Android | =6.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2477?
CVE-2016-2477 is considered a high severity vulnerability that can potentially allow attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected Android devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2477?
To fix CVE-2016-2477, users should update their Android device to the latest available version as provided in the security patch from Google.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-2477?
CVE-2016-2477 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 the June 1, 2016 security update.
What types of applications can exploit CVE-2016-2477?
CVE-2016-2477 can be exploited by malicious applications crafted to misuse the vulnerabilities in the mediaserver component of affected Android versions.
Are there any mitigations for CVE-2016-2477 if I cannot update my device?
If unable to update, users should avoid installing applications from untrusted sources and consider using app permissions to limit exposure to potential exploits.
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