CVE-2016-3820

The ih264d decoder in mediaserver in Android 6.x before 2016-08-01 mishandles slice numbers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause aโ€ฆ

published August 5, 2016

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky mishandling of slice numbers in the ih264d decoder could lead to unexpected chaos! ๐ŸŽญ Think of it like a movie theater mixing up film reels โ€” one wrong splice and the whole show could turn into an unintentional horror film! ๐ŸŽž๏ธ This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or even crash the system, leading to a denial of service. A crafted media file could cause memory corruption, which is like a sudden blackout in the middle of a thrilling climax!

Put simply

Think of it like a movie theater mixing up film reels โ€” one wrong splice and the whole show could turn into an unintentional horror film! ๐ŸŽž๏ธ The ih264d decoder in Android 6.x mishandles slice numbers when processing media files, which can lead to remote code execution or denial of service if exploited correctly.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or even crash the system, leading to a denial of service. A crafted media file could cause memory corruption, which is like a sudden blackout in the middle of a thrilling climax! To mitigate this risk, ensure your Android devices are updated to the latest version available post-2016-08-01. Regularly audit applications for potential vulnerabilities and avoid opening untrusted media files. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay vigilant, and you'll keep those devices secure! ๐Ÿ”’

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01339 ยท 70.9th percentile
Published
2016-08-05T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 AUG 20:00Z
    The ih264d decoder in mediaserver in Android 6.x before 2016-08-01 mishandles slice numbers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause aโ€ฆ
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