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CVE-2016-6699

7.8 · HIGH

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 med…

Published Dec 13, 2016CWE-119EPSS 1.32%

Overview

CVE-2016-6699 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 13, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94157Refandroid.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/3b1c9f692c4d4b7a683c2b358fc89e831a641b88Refsource.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94157Refandroid.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/3b1c9f692c4d4b7a683c2b358fc89e831a641b88Refsource.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6699?

CVE-2016-6699 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 13, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-6699?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-6699?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-6699?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-6699 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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