Google Android 6.0 Mediaserver encoding error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Android 6.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Mediaserver. Such manipulation leads to encoding error. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-3828. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 6.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a encoding error vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-172. The product does not properly encode or decode the data, resulting in unexpected values. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

decoder/ih264d_api.c in mediaserver in Android 6.x before 2016-08-01 mishandles invalid PPS and SPS NAL units, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device hang or reboot) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 28835995.

The weakness was shared 08/01/2016 by Hao Sun as Android Security Bulletin - August 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-3828 since 03/30/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 76 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 264275 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-3828), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.0 or 6.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (264275) and SecurityFocus (BID 92221†). The entries VDB-90455, VDB-90456, VDB-90457 and VDB-90458 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Encoding error
CWE: CWE-172
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 264275
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-3828

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 6.0/6.0.1

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03/30/2016 🔍
05/17/2016 +48 days 🔍
08/01/2016 +76 days 🔍
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08/05/2016 +4 days 🔍
08/06/2016 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - August 2016
Researcher: Hao Sun
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-3828 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3828
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90464
SecurityFocus: 92221 - Google Android Mediaserver Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2016 14:02
Updated: 09/13/2025 21:02
Changes: 08/06/2016 14:02 (60), 03/19/2019 08:23 (14), 09/13/2025 21:02 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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