PT-2017-1236 · Qualcomm+1 · Qualcomm Camera Driver+1
Publicado
2017-01-12
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Atualizado
2017-01-18
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CVE-2016-6755
CVSS v2.0
7.6
Alta
| Vetor | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Android versions Kernel-3.10 through Kernel-3.18
Description
The issue is related to an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm camera driver, which could allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. The vulnerability is associated with inadequate access control in the Qualcomm camera driver.
Recommendations
For Android versions Kernel-3.10 through Kernel-3.18, consider restricting access to the Qualcomm camera driver to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, disabling the camera functionality may help mitigate the issue. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Improper Access Control
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Produtos afetados
Android
Qualcomm Camera Driver