CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-0829

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The BnGraphicBufferProducer::onTransact function in mediaserver in Android before version 4.4.4, 5.1.1 LMY49H, and 6.x before 2016-03-01 does not initialize a certain output data structure. This allows attackers to obtain sensitive information and bypass an unspecified protection mechanism.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to sensitive data leaks and the ability to bypass security measures, potentially leading to serious security incidents.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and ensure proper data protection.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The BnGraphicBufferProducer::onTransact function in libs/gui/IGraphicBufferConsumer.cpp 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 initialize a certain output data structure, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information, and consequently bypass an unspecified protection mechanism, by triggering a QUEUE_BUFFER action, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 26338109.

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