CVE-2016-6702

moderate-risk

Published 2016-11-25

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.

Do I need to act?

0.42% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 7.8/10 High

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (20)

Android

Affected Vendors

Google

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94160

Vendor Advisory https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94160

Vendor Advisory https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html

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moderate-risk

Severity 24/34 · High

Exploitability 2/34 · Minimal

Exposure 20/34 · Moderate