Input validation error in Google, Google Android

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU40230

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2487

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

libstagefright in mediaserver in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-06-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 27833616.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 4.0 - 6.0.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-06-01.html
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/4e32001e4196f39ddd0b86686ae0231c8f5ed944
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/918eeaa29d99d257282fafec931b4bda0e3bae12
http://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/d2f47191538837e796e2b10c1ff7e1ee35f6e0ab

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.