VDB-81288 · CVE-2016-0815 · BID 84235

Google Android up to 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1.0 Mediaserver input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1.0 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-0815. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Google Android up to 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown code of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 03/07/2016 as Nexus Security Bulletin, March 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-0815. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 07/10/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Upgrading to version 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0 or 6.0.1 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-57033†). See VDB-81289, VDB-81290, VDB-81291 and VDB-81292 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 4.4.4/5.0.2/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Nexus Security Bulletin, March 2016
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-0815 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0815
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81288
SecurityFocus: 84235
Vulnerability Center: 57033 - Google Android before 5.1.1 LMY49H and 6.0 before 2016-03-01 Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver - CVE-2016-0815, Critical

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

Created: 03/09/2016 11:32
Updated: 07/10/2022 06:50
Changes: 03/09/2016 11:32 (47), 04/07/2017 10:38 (14), 07/10/2022 06:40 (5), 07/10/2022 06:50 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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