CVE-2016-6711 (GCVE-0-2016-6711)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-12-13 19:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 01:36
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
A remote denial of service vulnerability in libvpx 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 2016-11-01 could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Android ID: A-30593765.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
3 references
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|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94137 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
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Date Public
2016-11-01 00:00
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