Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google, Google Android

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU37223

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-9015

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Qualcomm closed source components. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-36714120.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98874
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.