PT-2017-1236 · Qualcomm+1 · Qualcomm Camera Driver+1

Published 2017-01-12 · Updated 2017-01-18 · CVE-2016-6755

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.6

High

Base vector

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

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00349

CVE-2016-6755

Affected Products

Android

Qualcomm Camera Driver

References · 5

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-6755 · Vendor Advisory
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00349 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6755 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/94676 · Note