CVE-2016-2460: 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...

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CVE-2016-2460 is an Android mediaserver information-disclosure flaw. A malicious app could cause uninitialized graphics-buffer data to be exposed, potentially leaking sensitive information. It affects older Android releases that have not received the May 2016 Android security update or equivalent fixed version. Exposure is mainly unmanaged or legacy Android devices running the affected versions or missing the 2016-05-01 security patch level. Enterprise exposure depends on whether such devices can install untrusted applications or remain in service without OEM security updates. Prioritize remediation for Android devices still used in business workflows, especially if they allow third-party or sideloaded apps. This is not evidenced as actively exploited in the provided sources, but unsupported devices create persistent data-exposure risk. Mitigation focus: Update Android devices to the 2016-05-01 security patch level or later.; For Android 4.x, ensure devices are at least Android 4.4.4 where applicable.; For Android 5.0.x, ensure devices are at least Android 5.0.2..

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Jun 13, 2026, 17:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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