CVE-2016-6764
First published: Mon Dec 05 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.
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 | =4.4.4 | |
| 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 | |
| Android | =7.0 | |
| Android | ||
| =4.0 | ||
| =4.0.1 | ||
| =4.0.2 | ||
| =4.0.3 | ||
| =4.0.4 | ||
| =4.1 | ||
| =4.1.2 | ||
| =4.2 | ||
| =4.2.1 | ||
| =4.2.2 | ||
| =4.3 | ||
| =4.3.1 | ||
| =4.4 | ||
| =4.4.1 | ||
| =4.4.2 | ||
| =4.4.3 | ||
| =4.4.4 | ||
| =5.0 | ||
| =5.0.1 | ||
| =5.0.2 | ||
| =5.1 | ||
| =5.1.0 | ||
| =5.1.1 | ||
| =6.0 | ||
| =6.0.1 | ||
| =7.0 |
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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.
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