CVE-2016-3799

Name: CVE-2016-3799
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-11T02:00:23.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3799 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The MediaTek video driver in Android before 2016-07-05 on Android One devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28175025 and MediaTek internal bug ALPS02693738.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MediaTek video driver in Android before 2016-07-05 on Android One devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28175025 and MediaTek internal bug ALPS02693738.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 6.0.1

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-07-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-07-01.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3799?

How severe is CVE-2016-3799?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3799 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3799?

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