CVE-2016-6701

HIGH

Android < 7.0 - Remote Code Execution in libskia via Crafted Media File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in libskia in Android 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the gallery process. Android ID: A-30190637.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94162

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0024
EPSS Percentile 47.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119 CWE-284
Status published
Products (2)
google/android < 7.0
Google Inc./Android Android-7.0
Published Nov 25, 2016
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026