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7.5

Android media server may hang or reboot from crafted file

CVE-2016-3766 · published 10 years ago
Summary

Android versions 4.x through 6.x before their latest updates have a flaw in the media handling code that doesn't verify memory allocation. A specially crafted video file can cause the device to stop responding or restart. Install the latest Android security updates or patches to resolve 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
4.1.2
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.3
4.3.1
10 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
MPEG4Extractor.cpp in libstagefright 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 2016-07-01 does not check whether memory allocation succeeds,...
MPEG4Extractor.cpp in libstagefright 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 2016-07-01 does not check whether memory allocation succeeds, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device hang or reboot) via a crafted file, aka internal bug 28471206.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published11 Jul 2016
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-3766 · NVD
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