VDB-88930 · CVE-2016-2501 · GCVE-0-2016-2501

Google Android prior 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5X/Nexus 6P/Nexus 7 2013 Qualcomm Camera Driver access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android on Nexus 5X/Nexus 6P/Nexus 7 2013. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Qualcomm Camera Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-2501. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android on Nexus 5X/Nexus 6P/Nexus 7 2013 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Qualcomm Camera 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. CVE summarizes:

The Qualcomm camera driver in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5X, 6, 6P, and 7 (2013) devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 27890772 and Qualcomm internal bug CR1001092.

The weakness was published 07/06/2016 as Android Security Bulletin - July 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2501 since 02/18/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. A single authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/21/2019). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2016-07-05 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-88897, VDB-88898, VDB-88899 and VDB-88900. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: Android 2016-07-05

Timelineinfo

02/18/2016 🔍
07/06/2016 +139 days 🔍
07/06/2016 +0 days 🔍
07/10/2016 +4 days 🔍
07/11/2016 +1 days 🔍
02/21/2019 +955 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - July 2016
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-2501 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2501
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88930
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2016 11:02
Updated: 02/21/2019 14:48
Changes: 07/11/2016 11:02 (55), 02/21/2019 14:48 (10)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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