VDB-90456 · CVE-2016-3820 · BID 92228

Google Android 6.0 Mediaserver memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Google Android 6.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-3820. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 6.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as very critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The ih264d decoder in mediaserver in Android 6.x before 2016-08-01 mishandles slice numbers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 28673410.

The bug was discovered 05/06/2016. The weakness was released 08/01/2016 by Martin Barbella (Oliver) with Google Chrome Security Team as Android Security Bulletin - August 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-3820 since 03/30/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 07/15/2019). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 87 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $100k and more.

Upgrading to version 6.0 or 6.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 92228†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-90455, VDB-90457, VDB-90458 and VDB-90459. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 6.0/6.0.1

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03/30/2016 🔍
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Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - August 2016
Researcher: Martin Barbella (Oliver)
Organization: Google Chrome Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-3820 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3820
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90456
SecurityFocus: 92228 - Google Android Mediaserver Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2016 14:02
Updated: 07/15/2019 16:53
Changes: 08/06/2016 14:02 (68), 07/15/2019 16:53 (9)
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