CVE-2016-2459: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-2459: 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...

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 initialize certain data structures, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, related to IGraphicBufferConsumer.cpp and IGraphicBufferProducer.cpp, aka internal bug 27556038.

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

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CVE-2016-2459 is an Android mediaserver information disclosure flaw. A malicious application could read sensitive information because some graphics buffer data structures were not initialized correctly. The issue affects older Android releases and devices missing the relevant May 2016 Android security update or listed version fixes. Exposure is mainly legacy Android devices running 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, or 6.x before the 2016-05-01 patch level. Managed fleets with unsupported or rarely updated Android devices are the most likely concern. Treat as a legacy-device hygiene issue. It is not supported here as actively exploited, but affected devices are old and may carry broader unsupported-software risk. Prioritize remediation where these devices access corporate data, email, credentials, or regulated information. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to vendor firmware including the May 2016 security bulletin fixes or later.; Replace or isolate devices that cannot receive vendor security updates.; Restrict installation of untrusted applications on legacy Android devices..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 17:20 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/native/+/a30d7d90c4f718e46fb41a99b3d52800e1011b73CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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