VDB-88944 · CVE-2016-3748 · GCVE-0-2016-3748

Google Android up to 6.x Sockets Subsystem access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android up to 6.x. This impacts an unknown function of the component Sockets Subsystem. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-3748. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 6.x (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Sockets Subsystem. 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. CVE summarizes:

The sockets subsystem in Android 6.x before 2016-07-01 allows attackers to bypass intended system-call restrictions via a crafted application that makes an ioctl call, aka internal bug 28171804.

The weakness was shared 07/06/2016 as Android Security Bulletin - July 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-3748 since 03/30/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. A authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 02/21/2019). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 6.x 2016-07-01 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries VDB-88897, VDB-88898, VDB-88899 and VDB-88900 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

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

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.4
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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 6.x 2016-07-01

Timelineinfo

03/30/2016 🔍
07/06/2016 +98 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
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CVE: CVE-2016-3748 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3748
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88944
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2016 11:03
Updated: 02/21/2019 15:22
Changes: 07/11/2016 11:03 (55), 02/21/2019 15:22 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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