CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-2464

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

libvpx in libwebm in mediaserver in Android before version 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, and 6.x before June 1, 2016, has a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted mkv file.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can lead to serious consequences, such as remote control of the device or its crash, posing a threat to user data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor devices for suspicious activity.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

libvpx in libwebm in mediaserver 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 2016-06-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted mkv file, aka internal bug 23167726.

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