VDB-90474 · CVE-2016-3837 · BID 92235

Google Android 5.0.1/5.1/6.0 Wi-Fi information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 5.0.1/5.1/6.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Wi-Fi. The manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-3837. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 5.0.1/5.1/6.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown processing of the component Wi-Fi. 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 shared 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 available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-3837 since 03/30/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Required for exploitation is a authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 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 92235†). The entries VDB-90455, VDB-90456, VDB-90457 and VDB-90458 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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 5.0.2/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1

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03/30/2016 🔍
08/01/2016 +124 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
Researcher: Martin Barbella (Oliver)
Organization: Google Chrome Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-3837 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3837
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90474
SecurityFocus: 92235 - Google Android CVE-2016-3837 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 08:03
Changes: 08/06/2016 14:02 (56), 03/19/2019 08:48 (16), 09/12/2022 08:03 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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