PT-2017-1020 · Google · Android

Published 2017-01-12 · Updated 2017-01-24 · CVE-2016-8443

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions prior to the fixed version

Description The issue is related to possible unauthorized memory access in the hypervisor due to incorrect configuration, which provides access to subsystem page tables. This is caused by errors in the authorization procedure, allowing a local attacker to potentially exploit the issue and gain unauthorized access to memory.

Recommendations For Android versions prior to the fixed version, consider restricting access to the subsystem page tables as a temporary mitigation measure until a patch is available.

Fix

Improper Authorization

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00055

CVE-2016-8443

Affected Products

Android

References · 5

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-8443 · Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00055 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8443 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/95227 · Note