Google Android up to 6.0.1 Qualcomm Performance access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 4.4.4/5.0/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Qualcomm Performance Module. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-0805. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android 4.4.4/5.0/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown part of the component Qualcomm Performance Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The performance event manager for Qualcomm ARM processors in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY49G, and 6.x before 2016-02-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 25773204.

The weakness was shared 02/01/2016 as Nexus Security Bulletin - February 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-0805 since 12/15/2015. The exploitability is told to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/13/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 78 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 264286 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-0805), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (264286) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56319†). The entries VDB-80765, VDB-80766, VDB-80767 and VDB-80768 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 264286
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-0805

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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/01/2016 +47 days 🔍
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02/06/2016 +4 days 🔍
09/13/2025 +3507 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Nexus Security Bulletin - February 2016
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-0805 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0805
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80769
Vulnerability Center: 56319 - Google Android Remote Privilege Escalation via a Crafted Application due to Qualcomm Performance Module Vulnerability, Critical

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

Created: 02/02/2016 16:37
Updated: 09/13/2025 20:55
Changes: 02/02/2016 16:37 (65), 07/23/2018 07:36 (8), 09/13/2025 20:55 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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