Vulnerability Description
include/core/SkPostConfig.h in Skia, as used in System_server 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 2016-04-01, mishandles certain crashes, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 26593930.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-04-02.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/skia/+/b36c23b3e6b0b316075cc4
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-04-02.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/skia/+/b36c23b3e6b0b316075cc4
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2412?
CVE-2016-2412 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). include/core/SkPostConfig.h in Skia, as used in System_server 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 2016-04-01, mishandles certain crashes, which allows a...
How severe is CVE-2016-2412?
CVE-2016-2412 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2412?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.