VDB-83119 · CVE-2016-2454 · GCVE-0-2016-2454

Google Android Qualcomm Hardware Codec input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Qualcomm Hardware Codec. This manipulation causes input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-2454. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Qualcomm Hardware Codec. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Qualcomm hardware video codec in Android before 2016-05-01 on Nexus 5 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted file, aka internal bug 26221024.

The weakness was shared 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 known as CVE-2016-2454 since 02/18/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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 11/07/2018). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries VDB-80659, VDB-80660, VDB-80661 and VDB-83098 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/18/2016 🔍
05/02/2016 +74 days 🔍
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05/03/2016 +1 days 🔍
05/09/2016 +6 days 🔍
11/07/2018 +912 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - May 2016
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-2454 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2454
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-83119
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/03/2016 10:57
Updated: 11/07/2018 16:29
Changes: 05/03/2016 10:57 (61), 11/07/2018 16:29 (2)
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