Google Android 2.37/4.0.4 res_init.c res_randomid random values

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A vulnerability was found in Google Android 2.37/4.0.4 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function res_randomid of the file res_init.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a random values vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-330. The product uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers. Impacted is integrity.

The weakness was published 07/24/2012 by Roee Hay and Roi Saltzman with IBM Application Security Research Group as 1027291 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at securitytracker.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-2808 since 05/19/2012. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1600.001 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 125 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82482 (FreeBSD : mozilla -- multiple vulnerabilities (d0c97697-df2c-4b8b-bff2-cec24dc35af8)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123496 (Mozilla Firefox / Thunderbird Multiple Vulnerabilities (MFSA 2015-30 to MFSA 2015-42)).

Upgrading to version 4.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at android.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (77187) and Tenable (82482). Similar entries are available at 74499, 74502, 74504 and 74505.

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Class: Random values
CWE: CWE-330 / CWE-310
ATT&CK: T1600.001

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Nessus ID: 82482
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : mozilla -- multiple vulnerabilities (d0c97697-df2c-4b8b-bff2-cec24dc35af8)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 4.1.1

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07/24/2012 +66 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: 1027291⛔
Researcher: Roee Hay, Roi Saltzman
Organization: IBM Application Security Research Group
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-2808 (🔍)
X-Force: 77187
SecurityTracker: 1027291 - Google Android DNS Resolver Randomization Flaw Lets Remote Users Poison the DNS Cache
Vulnerability Center: 36985 - Android 4.0.1 DNS Cache Poisoning, Medium
SecurityFocus: 54657 - Open Handset Alliance Android Remote DNS Cache Poisoning Vulnerability
OSVDB: 88086

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Created: 12/04/2012 13:43
Updated: 04/19/2021 17:40
Changes: 12/04/2012 13:43 (80), 04/20/2017 14:12 (5), 04/19/2021 17:35 (2), 04/19/2021 17:40 (1)
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