VDB-90471 · CVE-2016-3834 · BID 92238

Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1/6.0 Camera API information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1/6.0 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Camera API. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-3834. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1/6.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown part of the component Camera API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was released 08/01/2016 by Guang Gong with Qihoo 360 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-2016-3834 since 03/30/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 95 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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 92238†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-90455, VDB-90456, VDB-90457 and VDB-90458. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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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 🔍
04/28/2016 +29 days 🔍
08/01/2016 +95 days 🔍
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08/05/2016 +4 days 🔍
08/06/2016 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - August 2016
Researcher: Guang Gong
Organization: Qihoo 360
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-3834 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3834
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90471
SecurityFocus: 92238 - Google Nexus CVE-2016-3834 Local Information Disclosure 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 07:47
Changes: 08/06/2016 14:02 (59), 03/19/2019 08:43 (15), 09/12/2022 07:47 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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