CVE-2016-0829

Description

The BnGraphicBufferProducer::onTransact function in libs/gui/IGraphicBufferConsumer.cpp in mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49H, and 6.x before 2016-03-01 does not initialize a certain output data structure, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information, and consequently bypass an unspecified protection mechanism, by triggering a QUEUE_BUFFER action, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 26338109.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
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
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/d06421fd37fbb7fd07002e6738fac3a223cb1a62
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84261 vdb entry
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0829?
CVE-2016-0829 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-0829?
To fix CVE-2016-0829, 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-2016-0829 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-0829 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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