VDB-90459 · CVE-2016-3823 · BID 92218

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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1/6.0. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-3823. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1/6.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown code block 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.

The weakness was shared 08/01/2016 as Android Security Bulletin - August 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-3823 since 03/30/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/09/2022). 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 76 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 92218†). The entries VDB-90455, VDB-90456, VDB-90457 and VDB-90458 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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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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03/30/2016 🔍
05/17/2016 +48 days 🔍
08/01/2016 +76 days 🔍
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08/05/2016 +4 days 🔍
08/06/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/09/2022 +2225 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - August 2016
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-3823 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3823
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90459
SecurityFocus: 92218 - Google Android Mediaserver Multiple Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 08/06/2016 14:02
Updated: 09/09/2022 19:23
Changes: 08/06/2016 14:02 (59), 03/19/2019 07:57 (13), 09/09/2022 19:23 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:5B6:103

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