Google Android ixheaacd_aac_tns.c ixheaacd_tns_ar_filter_dec out-of-bounds write

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A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ixheaacd_tns_ar_filter_dec of the file ixheaacd_aac_tns.c. 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. CVE summarizes:

In ixheaacd_tns_ar_filter_dec of ixheaacd_aac_tns.c there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-112609715

The bug was discovered 11/05/2018. The weakness was published 11/14/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-9530 since 04/05/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 04/13/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 9 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 126869, 126875, 126870 and 126871.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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04/05/2018 🔍
11/05/2018 +214 days 🔍
11/14/2018 +9 days 🔍
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11/15/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/13/2020 +515 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-9530 (🔍)
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/15/2018 09:47
Updated: 04/13/2020 09:49
Changes: 11/15/2018 09:47 (60), 04/13/2020 09:49 (2)
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