CVE-2016-6720: An information disclosure vulnerability in libstagefright in Mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-6720 is an Android information disclosure issue in libstagefright within Mediaserver. A malicious local app could read data beyond its normal permissions. The Android source labels the issue Moderate. Business impact is mainly legacy Android device risk, especially where old phones or tablets still access enterprise data. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged or legacy Android devices running the affected versions or missing the November 1, 2016 Android security patch level. Modern, patched Android devices are unlikely to be affected based on the provided fixed-version boundaries. Treat this as a legacy mobile exposure issue. It is not marked actively exploited in the provided evidence, but affected devices can undermine app permission boundaries and should not retain sensitive enterprise access without patch confirmation. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to the fixed versions or later security patch levels.; Prioritize devices with enterprise email, VPN, MFA, or sensitive app access.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive OEM security updates..

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Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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