VDB-101985 · CVE-2014-9923 · BID 98225

Google Android NAS memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component NAS. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-9923. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version not known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component NAS. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In NAS in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input vulnerability could potentially exist.

The bug was discovered 05/01/2017. The weakness was published 06/06/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-9923 since 03/01/2017. 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 10/13/2019). 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 36 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 98225†). Similar entries are available at VDB-100815, VDB-101104, VDB-101105 and VDB-101106. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.6
VulDB Temp Score: 8.2
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

03/01/2017 🔍
05/01/2017 +61 days 🔍
05/01/2017 +0 days 🔍
06/06/2017 +36 days 🔍
06/06/2017 +0 days 🔍
06/07/2017 +1 days 🔍
10/13/2019 +858 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2014-9923 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9923
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101985
SecurityFocus: 98225 - Google Android Qualcomm Components CVE-2014-9923 Unspecified Security Vulnerability

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

Created: 06/07/2017 08:24
Updated: 10/13/2019 20:18
Changes: 06/07/2017 08:24 (62), 10/13/2019 20:18 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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