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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2. Impacted is the function ih264d_video_decode of the file ih264d_api.c. This manipulation causes resource consumption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-9444. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function ih264d_video_decode of the file ih264d_api.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

In ih264d_video_decode of ih264d_api.c there is a possible resource exhaustion due to an infinite loop. This could lead to remote temporary device denial of service (remote hang or reboot) with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-6.0 Android-6.0.1 Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android ID: A-63521984.

The bug was discovered 08/06/2018. The weakness was published 11/06/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-9444 since 04/05/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 92 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Similar entries are available at VDB-125980, VDB-125981, VDB-125982 and VDB-125984. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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• 6.0
• 6.0.1
• 7.0
• 7.1.1
• 7.1.2

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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