SB2016071137 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android



SB2016071137 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android

Published: July 11, 2016 Updated: August 9, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016071137
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3747)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 27903498. <a href="http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/416. A attackers can gain privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.