CVE-2016-3828 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

decoder/ih264d_api.c in mediaserver in Android 6.x before 2016-08-01 mishandles invalid PPS and SPS NAL units, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device hang or reboot) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 28835995.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-172

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92221
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libavc/+/7554755536019e439433Issue TrackingPatch
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92221
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libavc/+/7554755536019e439433Issue TrackingPatch

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3828?

CVE-2016-3828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). decoder/ih264d_api.c in mediaserver in Android 6.x before 2016-08-01 mishandles invalid PPS and SPS NAL units, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device hang or reboot) via a ...

How severe is CVE-2016-3828?

CVE-2016-3828 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3828?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.