VDB-97680 · CVE-2017-0496 · BID 96788

Google Android 5.0.2/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1 Setup Wizard access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 5.0.2/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Setup Wizard. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-0496. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 5.0.2/5.1.1/6.0/6.0.1 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Setup Wizard. 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. CVE summarizes:

A denial of service vulnerability in Setup Wizard could allow a local malicious application to temporarily block access to an affected device. This issue is rated as Moderate because it may require a factory reset to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1. Android ID: A-31554152.

The bug was discovered 03/06/2017. The weakness was published 03/08/2017 with Qihoo 360 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-0496 since 11/29/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. A authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/05/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.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 $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 96788†). Similar entries are available at VDB-94929, VDB-94930, VDB-94931 and VDB-94932. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
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Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Organization: Qihoo 360
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CVE: CVE-2017-0496 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0496
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97680
SecurityFocus: 96788 - Google Android Setup Wizard CVE-2017-0496 Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-0496 - Google - Android - Medium

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

Created: 03/08/2017 11:15
Updated: 09/05/2020 10:50
Changes: 03/08/2017 11:15 (62), 09/05/2020 10:50 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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