CVE-2016-0824

Description

libmpeg2 in libstagefright in Android 6.x before 2016-03-01 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information, and consequently bypass an unspecified protection mechanism, via crafted Bitstream data, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 25765591.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84262 vdb entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libmpeg2/+/ffab15eb80630dc799eb410855c93525b75233c3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0824?
CVE-2016-0824 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-0824?
To fix CVE-2016-0824, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-0824 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-0824 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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