Vulnerability Description
mm-video-v4l2/vidc/vdec/src/omx_vdec_msm8974.cpp in mediaserver 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 2016-06-01 mishandles pointers, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 27475409.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-06-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/hardware/qcom/media/+/f22c2a0f0f9e030c
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-06-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/hardware/qcom/media/+/f22c2a0f0f9e030c
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2478?
CVE-2016-2478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). mm-video-v4l2/vidc/vdec/src/omx_vdec_msm8974.cpp in mediaserver 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 2016-06-01 mishandles pointers, which allows attacke...
How severe is CVE-2016-2478?
CVE-2016-2478 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-2016-2478?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.