VDB-93498 · CVE-2016-6744 · BID 94131

Google Android Synaptics Touchscreen Driver access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been declared as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Synaptics Touchscreen Driver. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-6744. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version now known). It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown processing of the component Synaptics Touchscreen Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 11/07/2016 with Qihoo 360 as Android Security Bulletin - November 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-6744 since 08/11/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of 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.This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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 94131†). See VDB-87972, VDB-93436, VDB-93466 and VDB-93476 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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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 🔍
11/25/2016 +16 days 🔍
09/30/2022 +2135 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - November 2016
Organization: Qihoo 360
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-6744 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6744
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93498
SecurityFocus: 94131 - Google Nexus Synaptics Touchscreen Driver Multiple Privilege Escalation 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 15:39
Changes: 11/09/2016 14:43 (55), 05/28/2019 12:45 (12), 09/30/2022 15:39 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:B91:103

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