VDB-92343 · CVE-2016-3917 · Nessus 264228

Google Android prior 6.0.1/7.0 Fingerprint Logon access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android. This impacts an unknown function of the component Fingerprint Logon. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-3917. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System). This affects some unknown processing of the component Fingerprint Logon. 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 10/03/2016 as Android Security Bulletin - October 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-3917 since 03/30/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/13/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 59 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 264228 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-3917), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.0.1 or 7.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (264228) and SecurityFocus (BID 93298†). See VDB-83735, VDB-90675, VDB-90618 and VDB-90676 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 264228
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-3917

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 6.0.1/7.0

Timelineinfo

03/30/2016 🔍
08/05/2016 +128 days 🔍
10/03/2016 +59 days 🔍
10/03/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/03/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/05/2016 +2 days 🔍
10/10/2016 +5 days 🔍
09/13/2025 +3260 days 🔍