CVE-2016-2450: codecs/on2/enc/SoftVPXEncoder.cpp in libstagefright in mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x befor...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-2450 is an Android media framework flaw in older Android releases. A malicious application could exploit improper buffer-size validation to gain elevated privileges normally reserved for highly trusted system or signature-level apps. The issue is old, but it matters for organizations still operating legacy Android devices. Exposure is mainly legacy Android devices running the affected versions or missing the 2016-05-01 Android security patch level. Modern supported Android builds should not be assumed vulnerable based only on this CVE. Prioritize remediation for any business-critical or employee-managed legacy Android devices. The business risk is privilege escalation from a malicious app, especially on devices that still access corporate email, VPN, identity, or sensitive data. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to a build containing the 2016-05-01 security patch or later.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive vendor security updates.; Review vendor or OEM advisories for device-specific patch availability..

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

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