CVE-2012-6422
Description
The kernel in Samsung Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note 2, MEIZU MX, and possibly other Android devices, when running an Exynos 4210 or 4412 processor, uses weak permissions (0666) for /dev/exynos-mem, which allows attackers to read or write arbitrary physical memory and gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by ExynosAbuse.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Meizu Technology Co., Ltd.
commercial·CNaka meizu
samsung
commercial·KRaka samsung electronics
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/12/developer-warns-of-critical-vulnerability-in-many-samsung-smartphones/
arstechnica.com
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35469999
forum.xda-developers.com
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2051290
forum.xda-developers.com
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