Google Android up to 7.0 Mediaserver data processing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Google Android up to 7.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation leads to data processing. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2016-6766. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 7.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data processing vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-19. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

A denial of service vulnerability in libmedia and libstagefright in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0. Android ID: A-31318219.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2016. The weakness was published 01/12/2017 with Qihoo 360 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-6766 since 08/11/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/13/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 38 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 264246 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-6766), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (264246) and SecurityFocus (BID 94688†). Similar entries are available at VDB-90448, VDB-90450, VDB-95213 and VDB-95214. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Class: Data processing
CWE: CWE-19
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 264246
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-6766

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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08/11/2016 🔍
12/05/2016 +116 days 🔍
12/06/2016 +1 days 🔍
01/12/2017 +37 days 🔍
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01/13/2017 +1 days 🔍
09/13/2025 +3165 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Qihoo 360
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-6766 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6766
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95225
SecurityFocus: 94688 - Google Android Mediaserver Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-6766 - Google - Android - High

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

Created: 01/13/2017 08:08
Updated: 09/13/2025 22:48
Changes: 01/13/2017 08:08 (60), 07/20/2020 15:26 (7), 09/13/2025 22:48 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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