CVE-2016-6699 json
A remote code execution vulnerability in libstagefright in Mediaserver in Android 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could enable an attacker using a sp…
published 2016-12-13 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-7602
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.3%
- EPSS 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 71%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability in libstagefright in Mediaserver in Android 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Mediaserver process. Android ID: A-31373622.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
android.googlesource.com
/platform/frameworks/av/+/3b1c9f692c4d4b7a683c2b358fc89e831a641b88
issue-tracking, patch
-
source.android.com
/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/94157
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-6699
- NVD CVE-2016-6699
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