VDB-90551 · CVE-2016-2497 · BID 92249

Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1 on Nexus Framework API memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1 on Nexus. Affected is an unknown function of the component Framework API. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2016-2497. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android 4.4.3/5.0.1/5.1 on Nexus (Smartphone Operating System). This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Framework API. 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 released 08/01/2016 with Google as Android Security Bulletin - August 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-2497 since 02/18/2016. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Required for exploitation is a simple 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 09/12/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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 92249†). 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: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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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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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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02/18/2016 🔍
08/01/2016 +165 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: Google
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-2497 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2497
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90551
SecurityFocus: 92249 - Google Android Framework APIs CVE-2016-2497 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 12:11
Changes: 08/06/2016 14:02 (57), 03/20/2019 16:58 (14), 09/12/2022 12:11 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:67C:103

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