CVE-2016-6766: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Dec 5, 2016

Updated

A denial of service vulnerability in libmedia and libstagefright 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-31318219.

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-2016-6766?

CVE-2016-6766 is rated as High due to the potential for remote denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6766?

To fix CVE-2016-6766, update your Android device to a version that has patched the vulnerability.

What are the affected Android versions for CVE-2016-6766?

CVE-2016-6766 affects Android versions 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, and earlier versions.

Can CVE-2016-6766 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-6766 can be exploited remotely by using a specially crafted file.

What impact does CVE-2016-6766 have on affected devices?

The impact of CVE-2016-6766 includes device hangs or reboots due to denial of service.