VDB-80771 · CVE-2016-0807 · SBV-56322

Google Android 6.0/6.0.1 Debuggerd access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component Debuggerd. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2016-0807. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown code block of the component Debuggerd. 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. The summary by CVE is:

The get_build_id function in elf_utils.cpp in Debuggerd in Android 6.x before 2016-02-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that mishandles a Desc Size element in an ELF Note, aka internal bug 25187394.

The weakness was released 02/01/2016 as Nexus Security Bulletin - February 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-0807 since 12/15/2015. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around 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.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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-56322†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-80765, VDB-80766, VDB-80767 and VDB-80768. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/31/2016 +47 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Nexus Security Bulletin - February 2016
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-0807 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0807
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80771
Vulnerability Center: 56322 - Google Android Remote Privilege Escalation via a Crafted Application due to a Debuggerd 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 07:37
Changes: 02/02/2016 16:37 (62), 07/23/2018 07:37 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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