CVE-2016-6768: A remote code execution vulnerability in the Framesequence library could enable an attacker using a special...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-6768 is a high-severity Android flaw in the Framesequence library. A malicious file could cause code to run inside an unprivileged app process. Business risk is mainly for legacy Android devices or products still based on Android 5.0.2 through 7.0. Exposure is most likely in unmanaged, embedded, or long-lived Android deployments still running the affected versions, especially where apps process untrusted media or animation-like file content through Framesequence. Treat this as a legacy Android remediation issue. It is high impact if vulnerable devices process attacker-supplied files, but the provided sources do not indicate active exploitation. Priority should be highest for internet-facing, kiosk, BYOD, or embedded Android fleets that are hard to patch. Mitigation focus: Inventory Android devices and embedded builds running affected versions.; Apply Android or OEM security updates covering the December 2016 bulletin.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive vendor fixes..

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

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