CVE-2016-6767: A denial of service vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file t...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-6767 is an Android Mediaserver denial-of-service issue. A specially crafted media file could make an affected device hang or reboot. The available sources rate it High because denial of service may be triggered remotely. This is mainly a continuity and device-availability risk, not evidence of data theft. Exposure is limited by the supplied data to Android 4.4.4 devices. Highest concern is older phones, tablets, kiosks, rugged devices, or embedded Android systems that can receive or process untrusted media files and have not received the relevant December 2016 Android security update or OEM backport. Prioritize if the organization still operates Android 4.4.4 in business-critical roles. The likely business impact is device outage, service interruption, and support burden. If no such devices remain, track as legacy risk and ensure asset records prove retirement or patch coverage. Mitigation focus: Confirm affected Android 4.4.4 assets received the December 2016 Android security bulletin fixes.; Check OEM or carrier firmware guidance for patched builds or backports.; Retire or isolate Android 4.4.4 devices when vendor updates are unavailable..

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Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.