VDB-95214 · CVE-2016-6755 · BID 94676

Google Android Qualcomm Camera Driver access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android. This impacts an unknown function of the component Qualcomm Camera Driver. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-6755. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component Qualcomm Camera Driver. 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. CVE summarizes:

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm camera driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-30740545. References: QC-CR#1065916.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2016. The weakness was shared 01/12/2017 with Baidu (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-6755 since 08/11/2016. Local access is required to approach this attack. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/20/2020). 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.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 38 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94676†). The entries VDB-90448, VDB-90450, VDB-95213 and VDB-95215 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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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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08/11/2016 🔍
12/05/2016 +116 days 🔍
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01/12/2017 +38 days 🔍
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01/13/2017 +1 days 🔍
07/20/2020 +1284 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Baidu
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-6755 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6755
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95214
SecurityFocus: 94676 - Google Nexus Qualcomm Camera Driver CVE-2016-6755 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-6755 - Linux - Kernel - Privilege Escalation Issue

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

Created: 01/13/2017 08:07
Updated: 07/20/2020 12:56
Changes: 01/13/2017 08:07 (60), 07/20/2020 12:56 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:190:103

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