Google Android up to 7.1.2 libstagefright access control

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 7.1.2. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component libstagefright. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-0600. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android up to 7.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown code block of the component libstagefright. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

A remote denial of service vulnerability in libstagefright in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High severity due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-35269635.

The bug was discovered 05/01/2017. The weakness was shared 05/12/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-0600 since 11/29/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/26/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 11 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The entries VDB-101173, VDB-101172, VDB-101171 and VDB-101170 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Type

• Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

• Google

Name

• Android

Version

• 4.4.4
• 5.0.2
• 5.1.1
• 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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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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