CVE-2016-6699

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in libstagefright in Mediaserver in Android 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Mediaserver process. Android ID: A-31373622.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/3b1c9f692c4d4b7a683c2b358fc89e831a641b88 patch issue tracking
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94157 vdb entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6699?
CVE-2016-6699 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6699?
To fix CVE-2016-6699, 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-2016-6699 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6699 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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