CVE-2016-2452 describes a buffer size validation vulnerability in the libstagefright component of Android's mediaserver, specifically affecting versions 4.x through 6.x prior to specific patch levels. An attacker could exploit this flaw via a crafted application to gain elevated privileges, such as Signature or SignatureOrSystem access. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), this vulnerability has a low attack complexity and requires user interaction (installing a malicious app). Successful exploitation could lead to high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Currently, there is no public exploit code available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, indicating no active exploitation. Community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.