VDB-97671 · CVE-2017-0486 · BID 96733

Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1 Mediaserver access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Mediaserver. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-0486. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. 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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

A denial of service vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High severity due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-33621215.

The bug was discovered 03/06/2017. The weakness was released 03/08/2017 with Trend Micro (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-0486 since 11/29/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/05/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 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 96733†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-94929, VDB-94930, VDB-94931 and VDB-94932. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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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11/29/2016 🔍
03/06/2017 +97 days 🔍
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09/05/2020 +1277 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Organization: Trend Micro
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-0486 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0486
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97671
SecurityFocus: 96733 - Google Android Mediaserver Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-0486 - Google - Android - High

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

Created: 03/08/2017 11:12
Updated: 09/05/2020 10:08
Changes: 03/08/2017 11:12 (61), 09/05/2020 10:08 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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