SB2016071126 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android



SB2016071126 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android

Published: July 11, 2016 Updated: August 9, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016071126
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3758)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Multiple buffer overflows in libdex/OptInvocation.cpp in DexClassLoader 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 2016-07-01 allow attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that provides a long filename, aka internal bug 27840771.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.