Google Android Firmware Image Loader memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Firmware Image Loader. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-8237. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Firmware Image Loader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a buffer overflow vulnerability exists while loading a firmware image.

The bug was discovered 06/05/2017. The weakness was released 06/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-8237 since 04/25/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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 12/27/2020). 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 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-102302, VDB-102303, VDB-102304 and VDB-102305. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/25/2017 🔍
06/05/2017 +41 days 🔍
06/13/2017 +8 days 🔍
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06/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/27/2020 +1292 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

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

CVE: CVE-2017-8237 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8237
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102361
SecurityTracker: 1038623

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

Created: 06/14/2017 05:46
Updated: 12/27/2020 14:58
Changes: 06/14/2017 05:46 (59), 10/17/2019 07:58 (2), 12/27/2020 14:58 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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