PT-2015-2940 · Google · Android

Published 2015-12-08 · Updated 2015-12-09 · CVE-2015-6623

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions prior to 2015-12-01

Description The issue is related to insufficient access control in the Wi-Fi component of the Android operating system. It allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, potentially obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access. This can be exploited by a remote attacker using a specially created application.

Recommendations For Android versions prior to 2015-12-01, consider restricting the use of Wi-Fi until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid installing untrusted applications to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2016-00037

CVE-2015-6623

Affected Products

Android

References · 3

• http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2015-12-01.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-6623 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2016-00037 · Security Note