VDB-93451 · CVE-2016-6711 · BID 94137

Google Android Mediaserver input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-6711. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version unknown) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was released 11/07/2016 by Security Team with Alibaba Mobile Security Team as Android Security Bulletin - November 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-6711 since 08/11/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

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 94137†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-93466, VDB-93476, VDB-93458 and VDB-93459. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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08/11/2016 🔍
11/07/2016 +88 days 🔍
11/07/2016 +0 days 🔍
11/08/2016 +1 days 🔍
11/09/2016 +1 days 🔍
12/13/2016 +34 days 🔍
09/30/2022 +2117 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - November 2016
Researcher: Security Team
Organization: Alibaba Mobile Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-6711 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6711
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93451
SecurityFocus: 94137 - Google Android Mediaserver Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 11/09/2016 14:43
Updated: 09/30/2022 12:32
Changes: 11/09/2016 14:43 (54), 05/28/2019 16:30 (14), 09/30/2022 12:32 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:C78:103

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