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7.8

Android media server can grant apps higher permissions

CVE-2016-2477 · published 10 years ago
Summary

The part of Android that handles video decoding (media server) in older Android versions may incorrectly handle memory pointers. A specially crafted app could exploit this to give itself system-level access, potentially exposing data or control. Update Android to the latest version or apply the provided security patch to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android 4.0
4.0.1
4.0.2
4.0.3
4.0.4
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.3
6 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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 atta...
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 27251096.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published13 Jun 2016
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-2477 · NVD
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