CVE-2016-3924: Infoleak
First published: Mon Oct 03 2016(Updated: )
services/audioflinger/Effects.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, 6.x before 2016-10-01, and 7.0 before 2016-10-01 does not validate EFFECT_CMD_SET_PARAM and EFFECT_CMD_SET_PARAM_DEFERRED commands, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 30204301.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| 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 | |
| Android | =7.0 |
Remedy
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/c894aa36be535886a8e5ff02cdbcd07dd24618f6
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3924?
CVE-2016-3924 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3924?
To mitigate CVE-2016-3924, users should update their Android devices to a version 4.4.4 or later.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-3924?
CVE-2016-3924 affects Android versions 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, and up to 7.0 before October 1, 2016.
What does CVE-2016-3924 exploit?
CVE-2016-3924 exploits a lack of validation for EFFECT_CMD_SET_PARAM and EFFECT_CMD_SET_PARAM_DEFERRED commands in the audio server.
What potential risks are associated with CVE-2016-3924?
The risks associated with CVE-2016-3924 include unauthorized access to sensitive information, compromising user privacy.
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