Google Android up to 6.x Qualcomm SPCom Driver access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Android up to 6.x. This affects an unknown function of the component Qualcomm SPCom Driver. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-5857. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 6.x (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part of the component Qualcomm SPCom Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Qualcomm SPCom driver in Android before 7.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 34386529 and Qualcomm internal bug CR#1094140.

The bug was discovered 04/04/2017. The weakness was shared 03/20/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-5857 since 06/28/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. 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 09/10/2020). 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.

Upgrading to version 7.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-97625, VDB-97626, VDB-97627 and VDB-97628 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 7.0

Timelineinfo

06/28/2016 🔍
03/20/2017 +265 days 🔍
03/20/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/21/2017 +1 days 🔍
04/04/2017 +14 days 🔍
09/10/2020 +1255 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-5857 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5857
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98304
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-5857 - Google - Android - Medium

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

Created: 03/21/2017 07:26
Updated: 09/10/2020 11:32
Changes: 03/21/2017 07:26 (61), 09/10/2020 11:32 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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