CVE-2016-3824

Name: CVE-2016-3824
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-05T20:59:13.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3824 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. omx/OMXNodeInstance.cpp in libstagefright in mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-08-01 does not validate the buffer port, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 28816827.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

omx/OMXNodeInstance.cpp in libstagefright in mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-08-01 does not validate the buffer port, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 28816827.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	4.0
Google	Android	4.0.1
Google	Android	4.0.2
Google	Android	4.0.3
Google	Android	4.0.4
Google	Android	4.1
Google	Android	4.1.2
Google	Android	4.2
Google	Android	4.2.1
Google	Android	4.2.2
Google	Android	4.3
Google	Android	4.3.1
Google	Android	4.4
Google	Android	4.4.1
Google	Android	4.4.2
Google	Android	4.4.3
Google	Android	5.0
Google	Android	5.0.1
Google	Android	5.1
Google	Android	5.1.0
Google	Android	6.0
Google	Android	6.0.1

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92218
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/b351eabb428c7ca85a34513c64601f437923d576Issue Tracking, Patch
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92218
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/b351eabb428c7ca85a34513c64601f437923d576Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3824?

How severe is CVE-2016-3824?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3824 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3824?

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Source: NVD / NIST