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5.5

Android camera API can expose memory addresses

CVE-2016-3834 · published 10 years ago
Summary

Older Android versions (before 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, and August 2016 for 6.x) let a specially crafted app read internal memory information from the camera functions. This could allow a malicious app to learn details that should be hidden, potentially aiding further attacks. Update the device to the latest security patches or OS version to remove the flaw.

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
The camera APIs 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 2016-08-01 allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive informatio...
The camera APIs 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 2016-08-01 allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information about ANW buffer addresses via a crafted application, aka internal bug 28466701.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published5 Aug 2016
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-3834 · NVD
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