PT-2017-1053 · Google+1 · Android+1

Published 2017-01-12 · Updated 2017-01-19 · CVE-2016-6782

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 Kernel-3.10

Description An elevation of privilege issue in the MediaTek driver could allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. The vulnerability is related to inadequate access control in the driver.

Recommendations For Android version Kernel-3.10, consider restricting access to the kernel until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, ensure that all privileged processes are secured to prevent initial compromise.

Fix

Improper Access Control

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00122

CVE-2016-6782

Affected Products

Android

Mediatek

References · 5

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-6782 · Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00122 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6782 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/94683 · Note