VDB-81303 · CVE-2016-0829 · BID 84261

Google Android up to 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1.0 mediaserver 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component mediaserver. Performing a manipulation results in 7pk security. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-0829. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block of the component mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-254. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was presented 03/07/2016 with Trend Micro as Nexus Security Bulletin, March 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-0829 since 12/15/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for 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 07/10/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1211 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 71 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

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 databases at SecurityFocus (BID 84261†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57046†). See VDB-81288, VDB-81289, VDB-81290 and VDB-81291 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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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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12/15/2015 🔍
12/27/2015 +11 days 🔍
03/06/2016 +70 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-2016-0829 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0829
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81303
SecurityFocus: 84261 - Google Android 'Mediaserver' Multiple Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 57046 - Google Android before 5.1.1 LMY49H and 6.0 before 2016-03-01 Remote Information Disclosure in Mediaserver - CVE-2016-0829, 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 08:07
Changes: 03/09/2016 11:32 (67), 09/01/2018 08:52 (12), 07/10/2022 08:07 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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