CVE-2016-2464: libvpx in libwebm 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...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability is in Android’s media-processing stack. A malicious MKV video file could crash the media service or potentially run attacker-controlled code on vulnerable Android versions. The main business concern is unmanaged or unsupported Android devices that cannot receive the June 2016 Android security fixes. Exposure is most likely on legacy Android devices or Android-derived builds below the fixed versions or missing the 2016-06-01 security patch level. Modern supported devices should be checked through vendor patch status rather than assumed vulnerable. Prioritize remediation where old Android devices remain in business use, especially if they process externally supplied media. The vulnerability is historical but serious because the stated impact includes remote code execution. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to vendor builds containing the June 2016 Android security fixes.; For Android 6.x, verify the 2016-06-01 security patch level or later.; Retire or isolate unsupported Android devices that cannot receive vendor fixes..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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