Google Android 6.x on One MediaTek Power-Management Driver access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 6.x on One. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component MediaTek Power-Management Driver. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-2492. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 6.x on One (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component MediaTek Power-Management Driver. 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 summary by CVE is:

The MediaTek power-management driver in Android before 2016-06-01 on Android One devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 28085410.

The weakness was released 06/13/2016 as 28085410 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-2492 since 02/18/2016. Attacking locally is a requirement. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 6.x 2016-06-01 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-87840, VDB-87841, VDB-87842 and VDB-87843. 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
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 6.x 2016-06-01

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02/18/2016 🔍
06/12/2016 +115 days 🔍
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01/18/2019 +949 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: 28085410
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-2492 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2492
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-87871
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/13/2016 10:16
Updated: 01/18/2019 08:30
Changes: 06/13/2016 10:16 (62), 01/18/2019 08:30 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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