PT-2017-1096 · Google · Android

Published 2017-01-12 · Updated 2017-01-18 · CVE-2016-8459

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 a possible buffer overflow in the storage subsystem of the Android operating system. This can occur due to bad parameters in listener responses to RPMB commands, potentially leading to a buffer overflow. A remote attacker could exploit this issue.

Recommendations For Android versions prior to the fixed version, consider restricting access to the storage subsystem to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available.

Fix

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00189

CVE-2016-8459

Affected Products

Android

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8459 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-8459 · Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00189 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/95227 · Note