CVE-2016-2483: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jun 13 2016(Updated: )
The mm-video-v4l2 venc component 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 a buffer count, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 27662502.
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-2016-2483?
CVE-2016-2483 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation via a crafted application.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2483?
To remediate CVE-2016-2483, update your Android operating system to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2016-2483 have on affected devices?
CVE-2016-2483 allows attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected Android devices, potentially compromising device security.
Which Android versions are vulnerable to CVE-2016-2483?
Android versions 4.0 through 6.0.1 prior to the June 2016 security update are vulnerable to CVE-2016-2483.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-2483?
Yes, CVE-2016-2483 can be exploited through specially crafted applications that can execute code with elevated privileges.
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