VDB-127675 · CVE-2018-9547 · BID 106067

Google Android 8.1/9.0 GraphicBuffer.cpp input validation

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 8.1/9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file GraphicBuffer.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In unflatten of GraphicBuffer.cpp, there is a possible bad fd close due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the system server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-114223584.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2018. The weakness was published 12/06/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-9547 since 04/05/2018. Attacking locally is a requirement. A single authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/18/2020). 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 1 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 127674, 127676, 127677 and 127678.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: Yes
Remote: No

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04/05/2018 🔍
12/03/2018 +242 days 🔍
12/05/2018 +2 days 🔍
12/06/2018 +1 days 🔍
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12/07/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/18/2020 +498 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-9547 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 106067 - Google Android Framework Component Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/07/2018 09:40
Updated: 04/18/2020 20:44
Changes: 12/07/2018 09:40 (62), 04/18/2020 20:44 (4)
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