CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3826

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Effects.cpp file 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 August 1, 2016, does not validate the reply size for an AudioFlinger effect command. This allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation on Android devices, posing a serious threat to the security of devices and user data.

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)

services/audioflinger/Effects.cpp 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 2016-08-01 does not validate the reply size for an AudioFlinger effect command, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 29251553.

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