Google Android llcp_commands.c nfc_llcp_build_sdreq_tlv out-of-bounds write

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A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function nfc_llcp_build_sdreq_tlv of the file llcp_commands.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In nfc_llcp_build_sdreq_tlv of llcp_commands.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-73083945.

The bug was discovered 09/04/2018. The weakness was presented 12/07/2018 by Colin Percival with Amazon (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at usn.ubuntu.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-9518 since 04/05/2018. Attacking locally is a requirement. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. 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 06/13/2023). 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 49 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 118329 (Ubuntu 14.04 LTS : linux vulnerabilities (USN-3798-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 197283 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Linux Vulnerabilities (USN-3798-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (118329). See 80800, 93468, 106281 and 107862 for similar entries.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Nessus ID: 118329
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS : linux vulnerabilities (USN-3798-1)
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06/13/2018 +69 days 🔍
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10/23/2018 +49 days 🔍
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Vendor: google.com

Advisory: USN-3798-1
Researcher: Colin Percival
Organization: Amazon
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-9518 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 104460 - Intel Core Microprocessors CVE-2018-3665 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Created: 12/08/2018 13:58
Updated: 06/13/2023 20:12
Changes: 12/08/2018 13:58 (76), 04/19/2020 10:33 (5), 06/13/2023 20:12 (4)
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