VDB-90468 · CVE-2016-3832 · BID 92232

Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1/6.0 Framework API access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1/6.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Framework API. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-3832. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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). Affected is an unknown function of the component Framework API. 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.

The weakness was presented 08/01/2016 with Tencent 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-2016-3832 since 03/30/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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 09/12/2022). 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.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 78 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 92232†). See VDB-90455, VDB-90456, VDB-90457 and VDB-90458 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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

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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 🔍
05/15/2016 +46 days 🔍
08/01/2016 +78 days 🔍
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08/05/2016 +4 days 🔍
08/06/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/12/2022 +2228 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - August 2016
Organization: Tencent
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-3832 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3832
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90468
SecurityFocus: 92232 - Google Android CVE-2016-3832 Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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

Created: 08/06/2016 14:02
Updated: 09/12/2022 07:31
Changes: 08/06/2016 14:02 (59), 03/19/2019 08:41 (14), 09/12/2022 07:31 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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