CVE-2016-3819: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Aug 05 2016(Updated: )
Integer overflow in codecs/on2/h264dec/source/h264bsd_dpb.c in libstagefright 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 2016-08-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 28533562.
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 | =4.1.2 | |
| 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 |
Remedy
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/590d1729883f700ab905cdc9ad850f3ddd7e1f56
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3819?
CVE-2016-3819 has been classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3819?
To fix CVE-2016-3819, users should update their Android devices to the latest available version, specifically versions 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, or later.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-3819?
CVE-2016-3819 affects Android versions prior to 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, and 6.x before August 1, 2016.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2016-3819?
CVE-2016-3819 can be exploited through crafted media files, potentially leading to memory corruption.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-3819?
Any remote attacker with the ability to send crafted media files to unpatched Android devices can exploit CVE-2016-3819.
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