Google Android up to 4.x/5.x Mediaserver memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Android up to 4.x/5.x. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-0840. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android up to 4.x/5.x (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown code block of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 04/04/2016 as ANDROID-26399350 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-0840 since 12/16/2015. 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 07/12/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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 vulnerability database at Vulnerability Center (SBV-57934†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-81567, VDB-81568, VDB-81569 and VDB-81570. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 6.0/6.0.1

Timelineinfo

12/16/2015 🔍
04/04/2016 +110 days 🔍
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04/17/2016 +11 days 🔍
07/12/2022 +2277 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: ANDROID-26399350
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-0840 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0840
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81576
Vulnerability Center: 57934 - Google Android 6.0, 6.0.1 Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver - CVE-2016-0840, Critical

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

Created: 04/05/2016 09:13
Updated: 07/12/2022 08:05
Changes: 04/05/2016 09:13 (60), 02/03/2019 10:48 (10), 07/12/2022 08:05 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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