CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3825

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before August 1, 2016, a memory allocation error in omx_video_base.cpp in mm-video-v4l2/vidc/venc allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation in the system, posing a serious threat to user data security and system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and minimize the risk of unauthorized access.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

mm-video-v4l2/vidc/venc/src/omx_video_base.cpp in mediaserver in Android 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-08-01 allocates an incorrect amount of memory, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 28816964.

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