VDB-94980 · CVE-2016-8459 · BID 95227

Google Android Qualcomm memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Qualcomm Component. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-8459. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version is unknown). Affected is an unknown code of the component Qualcomm Component. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Possible buffer overflow in storage subsystem. Bad parameters as part of listener responses to RPMB commands could lead to buffer overflow. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-32577972. References: QC-CR#988462.

The bug was discovered 01/03/2017. The weakness was published 01/05/2017 as Android Security Bulletin - January 2017 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-8459 since 10/05/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 01/04/2017). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $100k and more.

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 95227†). Similar entries are available at VDB-90138, VDB-94929, VDB-94930 and VDB-94931. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - January 2017
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-8459 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8459
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94980
SecurityFocus: 95227 - Google Android Qualcomm components Multiple Unspecified Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8459 - Linux - Kernel - Buffer Overflow Issue

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

Created: 01/04/2017 18:43
Changes: 01/04/2017 18:43 (72)
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Cache ID: 216:7FA:103

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