VDB-81300 · CVE-2016-0826 · BID 84268

Google Android up to 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1.0 mediaserver access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android up to 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component mediaserver. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-0826. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android up to 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component mediaserver. 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 weakness was published 03/07/2016 with Trend Micro 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-2016-0826 since 12/15/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 81 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 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 databases at SecurityFocus (BID 84268†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57043†). Similar entries are available at VDB-81288, VDB-81289, VDB-81290 and VDB-81291. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 6.0/6.0.1

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12/15/2015 🔍
12/17/2015 +1 days 🔍
03/06/2016 +80 days 🔍
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03/09/2016 +1 days 🔍
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07/10/2022 +2311 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Nexus Security Bulletin, March 2016
Organization: Trend Micro
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-0826 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0826
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81300
SecurityFocus: 84268 - Google Android Mediaserver Multiple Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 57043 - Google Android before 5.1.1 LMY49H and 6.0 before 2016-03-01 Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver - CVE-2016-0826, Medium

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

Created: 03/09/2016 11:32
Updated: 07/10/2022 07:53
Changes: 03/09/2016 11:32 (67), 09/01/2018 08:51 (12), 07/10/2022 07:53 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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