Google · Android · CVE-2016-2428
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Android versions 4.x through 4.4.4
Android versions 5.0.x through 5.0.2
Android versions 5.1.x through 5.1.1
Android versions 6.x before 2016-05-01
**Description**
The issue exists due to a lack of thread count limitation. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack memory corruption) via a crafted media file.
**Recommendations**
For Android versions 4.x through 4.4.4, update to version 4.4.4 or later.
For Android versions 5.0.x through 5.0.2, update to version 5.0.2 or later.
For Android versions 5.1.x through 5.1.1, update to version 5.1.1 or later.
For Android versions 6.x before 2016-05-01, update to a version released after 2016-05-01.