VDB-101404 · CVE-2014-9933 · BID 97329

Google Android HLOS input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android. The affected element is an unknown function of the component HLOS. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-9933. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version not known). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component HLOS. 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. CVE summarizes:

Due to missing input validation in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, HLOS can write to fuses for which it should not have access.

The bug was discovered 05/01/2017. The weakness was shared 05/16/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9933 since 03/01/2017. 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 neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 15 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97329†). The entries VDB-99354, VDB-99375, VDB-99376 and VDB-99383 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/01/2017 🔍
04/03/2017 +33 days 🔍
05/01/2017 +28 days 🔍
05/16/2017 +15 days 🔍
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05/17/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/24/2020 +1317 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-9933 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9933
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101404
SecurityFocus: 97329 - Google Android Qualcomm components Multiple Unspecified Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2014-9933 - Google - Android - High
SecurityTracker: 1038201

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

Created: 05/17/2017 07:57
Updated: 12/24/2020 14:09
Changes: 05/17/2017 07:57 (66), 12/24/2020 14:09 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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