VDB-92394 · CVE-2016-6684 · BID 93326

Google Android Kernel information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Android. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Kernel. The manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-6684. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The kernel in Android before 2016-10-05 on Nexus 5, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, and Android One devices allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 30148243.

The weakness was shared 10/05/2016 by Seven Shen with Trend Micro as Android Security Bulletin - October 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-6684 since 08/11/2016. Local access is required to approach this attack. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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 93326†). The entries VDB-83735, VDB-90675, VDB-90618 and VDB-90676 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/11/2016 🔍
10/03/2016 +53 days 🔍
10/05/2016 +2 days 🔍
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10/10/2016 +5 days 🔍
05/01/2019 +933 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - October 2016
Researcher: Seven Shen
Organization: Trend Micro
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-6684 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6684
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92394
SecurityFocus: 93326 - Google Android Multiple Kernel Components Multiple Information Disclosure Vulnerabilites

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

Created: 10/05/2016 10:44
Updated: 05/01/2019 20:54
Changes: 10/05/2016 10:44 (56), 05/01/2019 20:54 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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