VDB-97676 · CVE-2017-0491 · BID 96791

Google Android up to 7.1.1 Package Manager access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Google Android up to 7.1.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Package Manager. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-0491. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 7.1.1 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Package Manager. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Package Manager could enable a local malicious application to prevent users from uninstalling applications or removing permissions from applications. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-32553261.

The bug was discovered 03/06/2017. The weakness was released 03/08/2017 with Google (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-0491 since 11/29/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a simple authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

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 $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 databases at SecurityFocus (BID 96791†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1037968†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-94929, VDB-94930, VDB-94931 and VDB-94932. Once again VulDB remains the best 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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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Organization: Google
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-0491 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0491
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97676
SecurityFocus: 96791 - Google Android Package Manager CVE-2017-0491 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-0491 - Google - Android - Medium
SecurityTracker: 1037968

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

Created: 03/08/2017 11:13
Updated: 02/02/2025 06:49
Changes: 03/08/2017 11:13 (62), 09/05/2020 10:24 (6), 02/02/2025 06:49 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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