Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1.0 Mediaserver access control

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7.4$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-2450. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown code 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 05/02/2016 as Android Security Bulletin - May 2016 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-2450 since 02/18/2016. 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 07/27/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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.

Similar entries are available at VDB-80659, VDB-80660, VDB-80661 and VDB-83098. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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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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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 4.4.4/5.0.2/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1

Timelineinfo

02/18/2016 🔍
05/02/2016 +74 days 🔍
05/02/2016 +0 days 🔍
05/03/2016 +1 days 🔍
05/09/2016 +6 days 🔍
07/27/2022 +2270 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - May 2016
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-2450 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2450
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-83115
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/03/2016 10:57
Updated: 07/27/2022 15:54
Changes: 05/03/2016 10:57 (62), 11/06/2018 08:10 (2), 07/27/2022 15:54 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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