Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1/6.0 libjhead memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1/6.0 and classified as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component libjhead. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2016-3822. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1/6.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component libjhead. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 08/01/2016 by Security Team with Alibaba Mobile Security Team as Android Security Bulletin - August 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-3822 since 03/30/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of 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 10/06/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 97898 (Debian DLA-864-1 : jhead security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176001 (Debian Security Update for jhead (DSA 3825-1)).

Upgrading to version 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 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 databases at Tenable (97898) and SecurityFocus (BID 92226†). See VDB-90455, VDB-90456, VDB-90457 and VDB-90459 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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Nessus ID: 97898
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-864-1 : jhead security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703825
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3825-1 (jhead - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 4.4.4/5.0.2/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1

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08/05/2016 +4 days 🔍
08/06/2016 +1 days 🔍
03/23/2017 +229 days 🔍
10/06/2024 +2754 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - August 2016
Researcher: Security Team
Organization: Alibaba Mobile Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-3822 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3822
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90458

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SecurityFocus: 92226 - Google Android libjhead CVE-2016-3822 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

Created: 08/06/2016 14:02
Updated: 10/06/2024 13:56
Changes: 08/06/2016 14:02 (69), 03/19/2019 07:45 (14), 09/09/2022 19:16 (3), 10/06/2024 13:56 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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