VDB-79520 · CVE-2015-6620 · BID 78690

Google Android up to 5.1.1/6.0 libstagefright access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android up to 5.1.1/6.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component libstagefright. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2015-6620. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 5.1.1/6.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component libstagefright. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

libstagefright in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z and 6.0 before 2015-12-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bugs 24123723 and 24445127.

The weakness was published 12/08/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-6620 since 08/21/2015. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for 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 06/19/2018). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

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 78690†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-55359†). Similar entries are available at VDB-79516, VDB-79517, VDB-79518 and VDB-79519. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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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 🔍
12/07/2015 +108 days 🔍
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12/09/2015 +1 days 🔍
12/22/2015 +13 days 🔍
06/19/2018 +910 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
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CVE: CVE-2015-6620 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-6620
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79520
SecurityFocus: 78690
Vulnerability Center: 55359 - Google Android 6.0 Remote Elevation of Privilege in libstagefright, Critical

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

Created: 12/09/2015 13:35
Updated: 06/19/2018 21:03
Changes: 12/09/2015 13:35 (51), 06/19/2018 21:03 (8)
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Cache ID: 216:E3F:103

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