Google Android 8.0/8.1 CryptoPlugin.cpp CryptoPlugin::decrypt out-of-bounds write

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A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 8.0/8.1 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function CryptoPlugin::decrypt
of the file CryptoPlugin.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
In CryptoPlugin::decrypt of CryptoPlugin.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-71389378.
The bug was discovered 03/15/2018. The weakness was published 04/04/2018 by Amir with Zimperium zLabs (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-13253 since 08/23/2017. Attacking locally is a requirement. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.
It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 20 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (44291) and SecurityFocus (BID 103255†). Similar entries are available at VDB-114373, VDB-114375, VDB-114638 and VDB-114639.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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Class: Out-of-bounds writeCWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timeline
08/23/2017 🔍03/05/2018 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: google.comAdvisory: source.android.com
Researcher: Vasily Vasiliev, Zinuo Han (Amir)
Organization: Zimperium zLabs
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-13253 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 103255 - Google Android Media framework Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entry
Created: 04/05/2018 09:01 AMUpdated: 06/06/2024 01:27 PM
Changes: 04/05/2018 09:01 AM (64), 01/21/2020 04:52 PM (9), 02/08/2021 02:33 PM (2), 06/06/2024 01:27 PM (16)
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