VDB-92352 · CVE-2016-3925 · BID 93289

Google Android prior 6.0/6.0.1/7.0 Wi-Fi access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Android. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Wi-Fi. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-3925. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Wi-Fi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

server/wifi/anqp/ANQPFactory.java in Android 6.x before 2016-10-01 and 7.0 before 2016-10-01 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked Wi-Fi usage) via a crafted application, aka internal bug 30230534.

The weakness was disclosed 10/03/2016 with Google as Android Security Bulletin - October 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-3925 since 03/30/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 6.0, 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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93289†). The entries VDB-83735, VDB-90675, VDB-90618 and VDB-90676 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0

Timelineinfo

03/30/2016 🔍
10/03/2016 +187 days 🔍
10/03/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/03/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/05/2016 +2 days 🔍
10/10/2016 +5 days 🔍
05/01/2019 +933 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - October 2016
Organization: Google
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-3925 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3925
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92352
SecurityFocus: 93289 - Google Android CVE-2016-3925 Denial of Service Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/05/2016 10:44
Updated: 05/01/2019 16:10
Changes: 10/05/2016 10:44 (56), 05/01/2019 16:10 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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