VDB-80770 · CVE-2016-0806 · BID 82324

Google Android up to 6.0.1 Qualcomm WiFi Driver access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 4.4.4/5.0/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Qualcomm WiFi Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-0806. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 4.4.4/5.0/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Qualcomm WiFi Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver in the kernel 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 25344453.

The weakness was published 02/01/2016 as Nexus Security Bulletin - February 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-0806 since 12/15/2015. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/23/2018). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 82324†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56321†). Similar entries are available at VDB-80765, VDB-80766, VDB-80767 and VDB-80768. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Nexus Security Bulletin - February 2016
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-0806 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0806
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80770
SecurityFocus: 82324
Vulnerability Center: 56321 - Google Android Remote Privilege Escalation via a Crafted Application due to a Qualcomm Wi-Fi Driver Vulnerability, Critical

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

Created: 02/02/2016 16:37
Updated: 07/23/2018 07:36
Changes: 02/02/2016 16:37 (65), 07/23/2018 07:36 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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