CVE-2016-3751
First published: Mon Jul 11 2016(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in libpng before 1.6.20, as used 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 2016-07-01, allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 23265085.
Credit: security@android.com security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libp2p | <=1.6.19 | |
| 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 | =5.1 | |
| Android | =5.1.0 | |
| Android | =6.0 | |
| Android | =6.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3751?
CVE-2016-3751 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3751?
To fix CVE-2016-3751, update the affected libpng library to version 1.6.20 or later and ensure your Android device is running a patched version.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-3751?
CVE-2016-3751 affects Android versions prior to 4.4.4, as well as certain versions in the 5.x and 6.x series.
What is libpng and how is it related to CVE-2016-3751?
Libpng is a library used for handling PNG images, and the vulnerability CVE-2016-3751 exists within versions before 1.6.20.
Can attackers exploit CVE-2016-3751 remotely?
CVE-2016-3751 can be exploited by attackers through crafted applications that target vulnerable devices.
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