VDB-93441 · CVE-2016-6703 · BID 94161

Google Android Android Runtime access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Android Runtime. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-6703. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). This affects an unknown code block of the component Android Runtime. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 11/07/2016 with Google as Android Security Bulletin - November 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-6703 since 08/11/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/30/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. 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 94161†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-87972, VDB-93436, VDB-93466 and VDB-93476. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

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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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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/11/2016 🔍
11/07/2016 +88 days 🔍
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11/07/2016 +0 days 🔍
11/09/2016 +2 days 🔍
11/25/2016 +16 days 🔍
09/30/2022 +2135 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - November 2016
Organization: Google
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-6703 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6703
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93441
SecurityFocus: 94161 - Google Android Runtime Library CVE-2016-6703 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

Created: 11/09/2016 14:43
Updated: 09/30/2022 11:12
Changes: 11/09/2016 14:43 (55), 05/28/2019 11:46 (12), 09/30/2022 11:12 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:EAE:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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