CVE-2016-2448: media/libmediaplayerservice/nuplayer/NuPlayerStreamListener.cpp in mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4,...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-2448 is an Android mediaserver privilege-escalation flaw in older Android releases. A malicious app could abuse improperly validated media player data structures to gain powerful Signature or SignatureOrSystem-level access. This mainly affects legacy Android devices that missed the May 2016 Android security updates or equivalent vendor backports. Exposure is most likely on obsolete or unpatched Android phones, tablets, kiosks, scanners, or embedded devices running affected 4.x, 5.x, or early 6.x builds. Modern supported Android devices with appropriate security patch levels are less likely to be exposed. Prioritize remediation where legacy Android devices access corporate data, payment workflows, operational systems, or regulated environments. The business risk is highest for unsupported devices that can install third-party apps and cannot be reliably patched. Mitigation focus: Update affected devices to vendor firmware containing the May 2016 Android security fixes or later.; Retire devices that cannot receive security updates for affected Android branches.; Restrict sideloading and installation from untrusted app sources on legacy devices..

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Jun 13, 2026, 17:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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