VDB-99820 · CVE-2016-4030 · BID 97701

Samsung Galaxy S4/Galaxy S6/Note 3 Modem access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Samsung Galaxy S4, Galaxy S6 and Note 3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Modem. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-4030. The physical device can be targeted for the attack. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Samsung Galaxy S4, Galaxy S6 and Note 3 (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Modem. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Samsung SM-G920F build G920FXXU2COH2 (Galaxy S6), SM-N9005 build N9005XXUGBOK6 (Galaxy Note 3), GT-I9192 build I9192XXUBNB1 (Galaxy S4 mini), GT-I9195 build I9195XXUCOL1 (Galaxy S4 mini LTE), and GT-I9505 build I9505XXUHOJ2 (Galaxy S4) devices have unintended availability of the modem in USB configuration number 2 within the secure lockscreen state, allowing an attacker to make phone calls, send text messages, or issue commands, aka SVE-2016-5301.

The bug was discovered 11/04/2016. The weakness was published 04/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-4030 since 04/15/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 160 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97701†). Similar entries are available at VDB-99822 and VDB-99821. 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: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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04/15/2016 🔍
11/04/2016 +203 days 🔍
04/13/2017 +160 days 🔍
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04/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/30/2020 +1234 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-4030 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4030
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99820
SecurityFocus: 97701 - Multiple Samsung Galaxy Products CVE-2016-4030 Security Bypass Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-4030 - Samsung - Galaxy Note 3 Firmware - Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2017 11:04
Updated: 08/30/2020 18:14
Changes: 04/14/2017 11:04 (54), 08/30/2020 18:14 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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