CVE-2016-10274
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek touchscreen driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: N/A. Android ID: A-30202412. References: M-ALPS02897901.
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A local malicious application can exploit a vulnerability in the MediaTek touchscreen driver to execute arbitrary code in the kernel, leading to permanent device compromise.
Vulnerability
The MediaTek touchscreen driver in Android contains an elevation of privilege vulnerability (CVE-2016-10274). The bug resides in the driver's handling of IOCTL calls, allowing a local application to trigger a kernel memory corruption. Affected versions include Android devices using MediaTek chipsets; the specific Android version is not listed (N/A). The issue is referenced as Android ID A-30202412 and M-ALPS02897901. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker requires the ability to install and run a malicious application on the target device. No additional permissions are needed beyond normal app sandbox. The application sends crafted IOCTL commands to the touchscreen driver, exploiting the vulnerability to corrupt kernel memory and achieve arbitrary code execution. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation grants the attacker arbitrary code execution within the kernel context. This can lead to a permanent compromise of the device, potentially requiring reflashing the operating system to repair. The attacker gains full control over the device, including the ability to install persistent malware. [1]
Mitigation
Google released a fix in the Android Security Bulletin for May 2017. The patch is included in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and should be applied via OTA updates from device manufacturers. Users should ensure their devices receive the May 2017 security update. No workaround is available. [1]
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References
2- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/98145nvd
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