VDB-101988 · CVE-2014-9926 · BID 98228

Google Android GNSS use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Android. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component GNSS. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9926. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). Affected is an unknown code block of the component GNSS. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In GNSS in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a Use After Free vulnerability could potentially exist.

The bug was discovered 05/01/2017. The weakness was presented 06/06/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-9926 since 03/01/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (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 98228†). See VDB-100815, VDB-101104, VDB-101105 and VDB-101106 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for 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

CVSSv4info

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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
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

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-2014-9926 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9926
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101988
SecurityFocus: 98228 - Google Android Qualcomm Components CVE-2014-9926 Unspecified Security Vulnerability

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

Created: 06/07/2017 08:25
Updated: 10/13/2019 20:31
Changes: 06/07/2017 08:25 (62), 10/13/2019 20:31 (4)
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