CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-2412

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The SkPostConfig.h file in Skia, used in System_server on Android, mishandles certain crashes. This allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious data security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor applications for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

include/core/SkPostConfig.h in Skia, as used in System_server in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-04-01, mishandles certain crashes, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 26593930.

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