VDB-102336 · CVE-2016-10342 · BID 98874

Google Android Syscall memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Android. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Syscall Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-10342. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version unknown). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part of the component Syscall Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a buffer overflow vulnerability exists in a syscall handler.

The bug was discovered 06/01/2017. The weakness was released 06/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-10342 since 04/18/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 12/27/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 98874†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-102302, VDB-102303, VDB-102304 and VDB-102305. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/18/2017 🔍
06/01/2017 +44 days 🔍
06/05/2017 +4 days 🔍
06/13/2017 +8 days 🔍
06/13/2017 +0 days 🔍
06/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/27/2020 +1292 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-10342 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10342
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102336
SecurityFocus: 98874 - Qualcomm Closed-Source Components Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1038623

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/14/2017 05:40
Updated: 12/27/2020 13:00
Changes: 06/14/2017 05:40 (61), 10/16/2019 19:01 (4), 12/27/2020 13:00 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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