#VU38919 Race condition in Google Android - CVE-2016-10297

Vulnerability identifier: #VU38919

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10297

CWE-ID: CWE-362

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

In TrustZone in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a Time-of-Check Time-of-Use Race Condition vulnerability could potentially exist.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: All versions

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98241
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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