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A vulnerability labeled as very critical has been found in Google Android. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-3862. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown part of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 09/06/2016 as Android Security Bulletin - September 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-3862 since 03/30/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/15/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0 or 6.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-91415, VDB-91417, VDB-91418 and VDB-91421. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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