Google Android up to 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1.0 IMemory Native Interface access control

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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. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component IMemory Native Interface. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-0846. In addition, an exploit is available. 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 declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component IMemory Native Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 04/04/2016 as ANDROID-26877992 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-0846 since 12/16/2015. Attacking locally is a requirement. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 66 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 Exploit-DB (39686) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57899†). See VDB-81567, VDB-81568, VDB-81569 and VDB-81570 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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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: ANDROID-26877992
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-0846 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0846
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81583
Vulnerability Center: 57899 - Google Android Local Code Execution due to a Flaw in IMemory Native Interface - CVE-2016-0846, High

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

Created: 04/05/2016 09:13
Updated: 06/07/2024 17:08
Changes: 04/05/2016 09:13 (57), 02/03/2019 10:42 (11), 07/12/2022 08:21 (3), 07/12/2022 08:22 (11), 06/07/2024 17:08 (15)
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