CVE-2016-3879: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Sun Sep 11 2016(Updated: )
arm-wt-22k/lib_src/eas_mdls.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 2016-09-01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference, and device hang or reboot) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 29770686.
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3879?
CVE-2016-3879 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to device hangs or reboots.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3879?
To fix CVE-2016-3879, you should update your Android device to at least version 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, or a later version.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-3879?
CVE-2016-3879 affects Android versions 4.x before 4.4.4, all 5.0.x before 5.0.2, all 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and all 6.x before September 1, 2016.
What can exploit CVE-2016-3879?
CVE-2016-3879 can be exploited by remote attackers using a crafted media file to trigger the denial of service.
What impact does CVE-2016-3879 have on users?
The impact of CVE-2016-3879 on users includes potential device instability, including hanging and rebooting when a vulnerable media file is processed.
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