CVE-2016-2505

Name: CVE-2016-2505
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-11T01:59:37.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2505 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mpeg2ts/ATSParser.cpp in libstagefright in mediaserver in Android 6.x before 2016-07-01 does not validate a certain section length, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 28333006.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mpeg2ts/ATSParser.cpp in libstagefright in mediaserver in Android 6.x before 2016-07-01 does not validate a certain section length, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 28333006.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 6.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2505?

How severe is CVE-2016-2505?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2505 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2505?

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Source: NVD / NIST