#VU40431 Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2016-0815

Vulnerability identifier: #VU40431

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0815

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The MPEG4Source::fragmentedRead function in MPEG4Extractor.cpp in libstagefright in mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49H, and 6.x before 2016-03-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 26365349.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 4.0 - 4.4.3, 5.0 - 5.1.1, 6.0 - 6.0.1

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External links
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-03-01.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84235
https://android.googlesource.com/platform%2Fframeworks%2Fav/+/5403587a74aee2fb57076528c3927851531c8afb

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.