How severe is CVE-2016-6767?

CVE-2016-6767 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-2016-6767 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6767?

CVE-2016-6767 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6767?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-6767 published?

CVE-2016-6767 was published on 2017-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6767

CVE-2016-6767 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2017-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A denial of service vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4. Android ID: A-31833604.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6767?: A denial of service vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4. Android ID: A-31833604.
How severe is CVE-2016-6767?: CVE-2016-6767 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-2016-6767 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6767?: CVE-2016-6767 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6767?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6767 published?: CVE-2016-6767 was published on 2017-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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