SB20170112125 - Improper access control in Google, Google Android



SB20170112125 - Improper access control in Google, Google Android

Published: January 12, 2017 Updated: August 9, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB20170112125
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6769)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Smart Lock could enable a local malicious user to access Smart Lock settings without a PIN. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires physical access to an unlocked device where Smart Lock was the last settings pane accessed by the user. Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1. Android ID: A-29055171.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.