Google Android Kernel information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Kernel. The manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-6689. Attacking locally is a requirement. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function 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:

Binder in the kernel in Android before 2016-10-05 on Nexus devices allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, aka internal bug 30768347.

The weakness was published 10/05/2016 by Mark Brand with Google Project Zero 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-2016-6689 since 08/11/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading 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 Exploit-DB (40515) and SecurityFocus (BID 93323†). Similar entries are available at VDB-83735, VDB-90675, VDB-90618 and VDB-90676. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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08/11/2016 🔍
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10/10/2016 +5 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - October 2016
Researcher: Mark Brand
Organization: Google Project Zero
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-6689 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6689
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92400
SecurityFocus: 93323 - Google Android Kernel CVE-2016-6689 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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

Created: 10/05/2016 10:44
Updated: 06/07/2024 15:43
Changes: 10/05/2016 10:44 (57), 05/02/2019 06:28 (17), 06/07/2024 15:43 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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