Linux Kernel 3.x MDSS Driver mdss_compat_utils.c size integer overflow
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A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Linux Kernel 3.x (Operating System). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file mdss_compat_utils.c of the component MDSS Driver. The manipulation of the argument size
with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Multiple integer overflows in the MDSS driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large size value, related to mdss_compat_utils.c, mdss_fb.c, and mdss_rotator.c.
The weakness was released 08/30/2016 with Qihoo 360 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-5344 since 06/09/2016. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/14/2022).
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 83735, 90675, 90618 and 90676.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.8
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Exploiting
Class: Integer overflowCWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Patch: source.codeaurora.org
Timeline
06/09/2016 🔍08/23/2016 🔍
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09/01/2016 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Qihoo 360
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-5344 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 92695 - Linux Kernel CVE-2016-5344 Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities
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Entry
Created: 09/01/2016 09:19Updated: 09/14/2022 14:26
Changes: 09/01/2016 09:19 (50), 04/05/2019 21:01 (17), 09/14/2022 14:26 (2)
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