CVE-2016-0836

Name: CVE-2016-0836
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-18T00:59:02.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0836 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in decoder/impeg2d_vld.c in mediaserver in Android 6.x before 2016-04-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 25812590.. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in decoder/impeg2d_vld.c in mediaserver in Android 6.x before 2016-04-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 25812590.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.25%

80.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	6.0
Google	Android	6.0.1

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-04-02.htmlVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libmpeg2/+/8b4ed5a23175b7ffa56eea4678db7287f825e985Vendor Advisory
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-04-02.htmlVendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libmpeg2/+/8b4ed5a23175b7ffa56eea4678db7287f825e985Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0836?

How severe is CVE-2016-0836?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0836 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0836?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST