CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3870

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The omx/SimpleSoftOMXComponent.cpp file in libstagefright in mediaserver in Android contains a vulnerability that does not prevent input-port changes. 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 installed on devices.

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Original NVD description (English source)

omx/SimpleSoftOMXComponent.cpp in libstagefright in mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before 2016-09-01, and 7.0 before 2016-09-01 does not prevent input-port changes, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 29421804.

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