VDB-87841 · CVE-2016-2066 · BID 91046

Linux Kernel 3.x MSM QDSP6 Audio Driver memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 3.x. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component MSM QDSP6 Audio Driver. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-2066. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel 3.x (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component MSM QDSP6 Audio Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer signedness error in the MSM QDSP6 audio driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, allows attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted application that makes an ioctl call.

The weakness was released 06/13/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-2066 since 01/25/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/23/2022).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 91046†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-87840, VDB-87842, VDB-87843 and VDB-87844. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

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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: no mitigation known
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Patch: us.codeaurora.org

Timelineinfo

01/25/2016 🔍
06/06/2016 +133 days 🔍
06/12/2016 +6 days 🔍
06/13/2016 +1 days 🔍
06/13/2016 +0 days 🔍
08/23/2022 +2262 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-2066 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2066
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-87841
SecurityFocus: 91046 - Google Nexus Qualcomm Sound Driver Multiple Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/13/2016 10:12
Updated: 08/23/2022 11:55
Changes: 06/13/2016 10:12 (58), 01/18/2019 08:24 (5), 08/23/2022 11:55 (3)
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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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