CVE-2016-2494: Off-by-one error in sdcard/sdcard.c in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, an...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-2494 is an Android local privilege escalation flaw. A malicious app on affected Android versions could abuse the sdcard component to gain permissions normally reserved for trusted system or signature-level apps. This is mainly a risk for legacy, unpatched Android devices. Exposure is most likely on old Android devices missing 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, or the 2016-06-01 Android security patch level. Modern supported Android builds are unlikely to be affected if OEM security updates were applied. Prioritize this where legacy Android devices still access corporate email, identity, or sensitive apps. The business risk is not broad internet exposure, but privilege escalation after malicious app execution on outdated devices. Mitigation focus: Apply OEM updates including the 2016-06-01 Android security bulletin fix.; Upgrade affected Android 4.x, 5.x, 5.1.x, and early 6.x devices.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive vendor security updates..

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

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