VDB-95256 · CVE-2016-8395 · BID 94710

Google Android NVIDIA Camera Driver Permanent denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component NVIDIA Camera Driver. The manipulation results in denial of service (Permanent). This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-8395. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component NVIDIA Camera Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability (Permanent). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

A denial of service vulnerability in the NVIDIA camera driver could enable an attacker to cause a local permanent denial of service, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of local permanent denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10. Android ID: A-31403040. References: N-CVE-2016-8395.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2016. The weakness was released 01/12/2017 with Tencent (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-8395 since 10/05/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/20/2020). 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 38 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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 94710†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-90530, VDB-91457, VDB-92361 and VDB-94958. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Name: Permanent
Class: Denial of service / Permanent
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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10/05/2016 🔍
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01/12/2017 +38 days 🔍
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07/20/2020 +1284 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Tencent
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-8395 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8395
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95256
SecurityFocus: 94710 - Google Android NVIDIA Camera Driver CVE-2016-8395 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8395 - Linux - Kernel - Denial of Service Issue

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

Created: 01/13/2017 08:11
Updated: 07/20/2020 17:14
Changes: 01/13/2017 08:11 (61), 07/20/2020 17:14 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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