CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-6604: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Mon Jan 30 2017(Updated: )

NULL pointer dereference in Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver for Android L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6382.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver
Android=5.0
Android=5.0.1
Android=5.0.2
Android=5.1
Android=5.1.0
Android=5.1.1
Android=6.0
Android=6.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-6604?

    The severity of CVE-2016-6604 is not explicitly stated but it can impact the stability and security of devices using vulnerable versions of the Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-6604?

    To fix CVE-2016-6604, update the affected device to a patched version of the Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-6604?

    CVE-2016-6604 affects devices running Android L (5.0/5.1) and Android M (6.0) using the Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6604?

    CVE-2016-6604 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability within the Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver.

  • Can CVE-2016-6604 be exploited remotely?

    The specific vectors for exploitation of CVE-2016-6604 are unspecified, so the ability for remote exploitation is unclear.

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