VDB-80768 · CVE-2016-0804 · SBV-56318

Google Android 5.0/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1 Mediaserver memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Google Android 5.0/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2016-0804. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Google Android 5.0/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 02/01/2016 as Nexus Security Bulletin - February 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-0804 since 12/15/2015. 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 07/06/2022). 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 74 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $100k and more.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Vulnerability Center (SBV-56318†). See VDB-80765, VDB-80766, VDB-80767 and VDB-80769 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Recommended: Upgrade
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11/19/2015 +38 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Nexus Security Bulletin - February 2016
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-0804 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0804
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80768
Vulnerability Center: 56318 - Google Android Remote Code Execution due to Vulnerability in Mediaserver - CVE-2016-0804, Critical

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

Created: 02/02/2016 16:37
Updated: 07/06/2022 18:14
Changes: 02/02/2016 16:37 (65), 08/01/2018 09:27 (8), 07/06/2022 18:14 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:671:103

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