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CVE-2016-6702

UnknownEPSS 1.05%

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CVE-2016-6702 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability in libjpeg in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, and 5.1.x before 5.1.1 could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code in the context of an unprivileged process. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote code execution in an application that uses libjpeg. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in libjpeg in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, and 5.1.x before 5.1.1 could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code in the context of an unprivileged process. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote code execution in an application that uses libjpeg. Android ID: A-30259087.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.05%

60.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid4.0
GoogleAndroid4.0.1
GoogleAndroid4.0.2
GoogleAndroid4.0.3
GoogleAndroid4.0.4
GoogleAndroid4.1
GoogleAndroid4.1.2
GoogleAndroid4.2
GoogleAndroid4.2.1
GoogleAndroid4.2.2
GoogleAndroid4.3
GoogleAndroid4.3.1
GoogleAndroid4.4
GoogleAndroid4.4.1
GoogleAndroid4.4.2
GoogleAndroid4.4.3
GoogleAndroid5.0
GoogleAndroid5.0.1
GoogleAndroid5.1
GoogleAndroid5.1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6702?
A remote code execution vulnerability in libjpeg in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, and 5.1.x before 5.1.1 could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code in the context of an unprivileged process. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote code execution in an application that uses libjpeg. Android ID: A-30259087.
How severe is CVE-2016-6702?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6702 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6702?
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