CVE-2016-6712: Input Validation
First published: Mon Nov 07 2016(Updated: )
A remote denial of service vulnerability in libvpx 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 2016-11-01 could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Android ID: A-30593752.
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 |
Remedy
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libvpx/+/fdb1b40e7bb147c07bda988c9501ad223795d12d
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6712?
CVE-2016-6712 is rated as High due to its potential to allow remote denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6712?
To fix CVE-2016-6712, you should update to Android 4.4.4 or later, or any subsequently released version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2016-6712?
CVE-2016-6712 affects Android versions prior to 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, and 6.x prior to November 1, 2016.
How does CVE-2016-6712 impact users?
CVE-2016-6712 allows attackers to use specially crafted files to cause device hangs or reboots, affecting usability and security.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-6712 if I cannot update my Android device?
Currently, there is no known workaround for CVE-2016-6712, so upgrading to an unaffected version is strongly recommended.
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