CVE-2016-6764: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Dec 5, 2016

Updated

A denial of service vulnerability in Mediaserver 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. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0. Android ID: A-31681434.

Affected Software

27 affected components

Google Android=4.0

Google Android=4.0.1

Google Android=4.0.2

Google Android=4.0.3

Google Android=4.0.4

Google Android=4.1

Google Android=4.1.2

Google Android=4.2

Google Android=4.2.1

Google Android=4.2.2

Google Android=4.3

Google Android=4.3.1

Google Android=4.4

Google Android=4.4.1

Google Android=4.4.2

Google Android=4.4.3

Google Android=4.4.4

Google Android=5.0

Google Android=5.0.1

Google Android=5.0.2

Google Android=5.1

Google Android=5.1.0

Google Android=5.1.1

Google Android=6.0

Google Android=6.0.1

Google Android=7.0

Google Android

Event History

Dec 5, 2016

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Jan 12, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·03:59 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6764?

The severity of CVE-2016-6764 is rated as High due to the potential for remote denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6764?

To fix CVE-2016-6764, users should update their Android device to a patched version provided by the manufacturer.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2016-6764?

CVE-2016-6764 affects Android versions 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, and 7.0.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2016-6764?

CVE-2016-6764 is associated with a denial of service attack that can cause device hangs or reboots.

Can CVE-2016-6764 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-6764 can potentially be exploited remotely via specially crafted files.