Google Android up to 5.0.1/5.1.0 Minikin Library input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android up to 5.0.1/5.1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Minikin Library. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2016-2414. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 5.0.1/5.1.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Minikin Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was presented 04/04/2016 as ANDROID-26413177 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-2414 since 02/18/2016. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a simple authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 153 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 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-57914†). See VDB-81567, VDB-81568, VDB-81569 and VDB-81570 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 5.0.2/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1

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Vendor: google.com

Advisory: ANDROID-26413177
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-2414 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2414
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81593
Vulnerability Center: 57914 - Google Android 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0 and 6.0.1 before 2016-04-02 Local DoS in Minikin - CVE-2016-2414, Low

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

Created: 04/05/2016 09:13
Updated: 07/12/2022 08:43
Changes: 04/05/2016 09:13 (63), 02/03/2019 10:45 (10), 07/12/2022 08:43 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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