Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in sdcard/sdcard.c 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 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 28085658.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137404/Android-system-bin-sdcard-Stack-Buff
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-06-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/864e2e22fcd0cba3f5e67680
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39921/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137404/Android-system-bin-sdcard-Stack-Buff
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-06-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/864e2e22fcd0cba3f5e67680
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39921/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2494?
CVE-2016-2494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Off-by-one error in sdcard/sdcard.c 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 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as dem...
How severe is CVE-2016-2494?
CVE-2016-2494 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-2016-2494?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.