CVE-2016-2449: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-2449: services/camera/libcameraservice/device3/Camera3Device.cpp in mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0....

services/camera/libcameraservice/device3/Camera3Device.cpp 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 2016-05-01 does not validate template IDs, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 27568958.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-2449 is an Android mediaserver flaw in the camera service. A malicious app could abuse missing validation to gain higher privileges, including Signature or SignatureOrSystem access. This is mainly a risk for old or unpatched Android devices. Exposure is limited to Android devices running the affected versions or vendor firmware that did not incorporate the May 2016 Android security fixes. Modern patched Android devices are unlikely to be affected based on the cited version ranges. Treat this as a legacy Android remediation issue. Prioritize any business-critical or exposed devices still running affected releases, especially devices that allow third-party app installation or cannot be centrally managed. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to a fixed release or May 2016 security patch level or later.; Confirm OEM firmware includes the referenced AOSP fix.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive vendor security updates..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 17:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 9, 2016, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/b04aee833c5cfb6b31b8558350feb14bb1a0f353CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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