Google Android Qualcomm Sound Driver improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Qualcomm Sound Driver. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2016-8951. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version not known). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Qualcomm Sound Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 10/05/2016 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-2016-8951 since 10/25/2016. Attacking locally is a requirement. A authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading 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 99589†). The entries VDB-92333, VDB-92334, VDB-92335 and VDB-92336 are pretty similar. 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/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/05/2016 🔍
10/05/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/05/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/25/2016 +20 days 🔍
07/11/2017 +259 days 🔍
07/13/2017 +2 days 🔍
09/22/2022 +1897 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - October 2016
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-8951 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8951
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92367
X-Force: 118838
SecurityFocus: 99589 - IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management Cross Site Scripting and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 10/05/2016 10:44
Updated: 09/22/2022 09:36
Changes: 10/05/2016 10:44 (55), 05/01/2019 16:56 (12), 09/22/2022 09:36 (5)
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