CVE-2016-2485: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-2485: libstagefright 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...

libstagefright 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 2016-06-01 does not validate OMX buffer sizes for the GSM and G711 codecs, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 27793367.

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

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This Android mediaserver flaw could let a malicious app gain privileged access on older Android releases. The issue is in libstagefright codec buffer validation for GSM and G711 media handling. Business risk is highest where legacy Android devices remain in use without the June 2016 Android security fixes. Exposure is limited to affected Android versions: 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and Android 6.x before the 2016-06-01 security level. Modern supported devices should already include this fix. Prioritize remediation if the organization still operates legacy Android devices, especially managed mobile fleets, kiosks, scanners, or embedded Android systems. For fully supported modern devices, this should be a confirmation item rather than an emergency. Mitigation focus: Apply the Android 2016-06-01 security bulletin fixes or later vendor firmware.; Upgrade devices out of the listed affected Android version ranges.; Retire or isolate unsupported Android devices that cannot receive vendor updates..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 13, 2016, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/7cea5cb64b83d690fe02bc210bbdf08f5a87636fCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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