Vulnerability Description
arm-wt-22k/lib_src/eas_mdls.c 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 2016-09-01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference, and device hang or reboot) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 29770686.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92821
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/sonivox/+/cadfb7a3c96d4fef066Issue TrackingPatch
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92821
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/sonivox/+/cadfb7a3c96d4fef066Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3879?
CVE-2016-3879 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). arm-wt-22k/lib_src/eas_mdls.c 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 2016-09-01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL p...
How severe is CVE-2016-3879?
CVE-2016-3879 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-2016-3879?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.