CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-0826

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The libcameraservice in mediaserver in Android versions before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49H, and 6.x before 2016-03-01 does not require the use of the ICameraService::dump method for a camera service dump. This allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, potentially obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system functions, which could lead to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor applications using the camera for potential threats.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

libcameraservice in mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49H, and 6.x before 2016-03-01 does not require use of the ICameraService::dump method for a camera service dump, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that directly dumps, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 26265403.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS