Samsung KNOX 1.0 eCryptFS Key Generator cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Samsung KNOX 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component eCryptFS Key Generator. The manipulation results in cryptographic issue. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-1919. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Samsung KNOX 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component eCryptFS Key Generator. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-310. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Samsung KNOX 1.0 uses a weak eCryptFS Key generation algorithm, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging knowledge of the TIMA key and a brute-force attack.

The bug was discovered 01/16/2016. The weakness was released 01/27/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.openwall.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-1919 since 01/15/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 377 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-96098 and VDB-96097. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
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Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

01/15/2016 🔍
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01/27/2017 +377 days 🔍
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01/28/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/04/2022 +2106 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: 135303
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-1919 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1919
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96096
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-1919 - Samsung - Knox - Weak Encryption Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2017 09:08
Updated: 11/04/2022 11:54
Changes: 01/28/2017 09:08 (57), 08/04/2020 20:40 (3), 11/04/2022 11:54 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:877:103

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