VDB-90575 · CVE-2015-0568 · BID 92379

Linux Kernel 3.x msm_camera.c msm_set_crop use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel 3.x. Affected by this issue is the function msm_set_crop of the file drivers/media/video/msm/msm_camera.c. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2015-0568. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 3.x (Operating System). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function msm_set_crop of the file drivers/media/video/msm/msm_camera.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Use-after-free vulnerability in the msm_set_crop function in drivers/media/video/msm/msm_camera.c in the MSM-Camera driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, allows attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an application that makes a crafted ioctl call.

The weakness was published 08/07/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-0568. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. A simple authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/12/2022).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 92379†). Similar entries are available at VDB-90576 and VDB-90574. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Linux

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Kernel

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License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/07/2015 🔍
08/07/2016 +578 days 🔍
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09/12/2022 +2226 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2015-0568 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-0568
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90575
SecurityFocus: 92379

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2016 15:13
Updated: 09/12/2022 14:19
Changes: 08/08/2016 15:13 (39), 06/07/2017 14:49 (11), 09/12/2022 14:18 (2), 09/12/2022 14:19 (11)
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