VDB-79516 · CVE-2015-6616 · BID 78687

Google Android up to 5.1.1/6.0 Mediaserver memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Android up to 5.1.1/6.0. This affects an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-6616. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android up to 5.1.1/6.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z and 6.0 before 2015-12-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bugs 24630158 and 23882800, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8505, CVE-2015-8506, and CVE-2015-8507.

The weakness was released 12/08/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-6616 since 08/21/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 06/20/2018). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Upgrading to version 5.1.1 LMY48Z or 6.0 2015-1201 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 78687†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-55528†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-79517, VDB-79518, VDB-79519 and VDB-79520. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 5.1.1 LMY48Z/6.0 2015-1201

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08/21/2015 🔍
12/08/2015 +109 days 🔍
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01/07/2016 +29 days 🔍
06/20/2018 +895 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
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CVE: CVE-2015-6616 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-6616
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79516
SecurityFocus: 78687
Vulnerability Center: 55528 - Google Android 5.1, 6.0 Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver, Critical

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

Created: 12/09/2015 13:34
Updated: 06/20/2018 08:41
Changes: 12/09/2015 13:34 (51), 06/20/2018 08:41 (8)
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Cache ID: 216:3EE:103

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