CVE-2016-3818

5.5 MEDIUM

Published: July 11, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

libc in Android 4.x before 4.4.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device hang or reboot) via a crafted file, aka internal bug 28740702.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-07-01.html

Source: security@android.com

Vendor Advisory

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-07-01.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

34th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

google

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