CVE-2016-2454
CVE-2016-2454 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Google Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Qualcomm hardware video codec in Android before 2016-05-01 on Nexus 5 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted file, aka internal bug 26221024.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-2454?
- The Qualcomm hardware video codec in Android before 2016-05-01 on Nexus 5 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted file, aka internal bug 26221024.
- How severe is CVE-2016-2454?
- CVE-2016-2454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-2454 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-2454?
- CVE-2016-2454 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-2454?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-2454 published?
- CVE-2016-2454 was published on 2016-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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