VDB-102520 · CVE-2017-0641 · BID 98868

Google Android up to 7.1.2 Mediaserver access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Google Android up to 7.1.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Mediaserver. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-0641. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android up to 7.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

A remote denial of service vulnerability in libvpx 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-34360591.

The bug was discovered 06/05/2017. The weakness was published 06/14/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-0641 since 11/29/2016. 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 current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 12/28/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 9 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 98868†). Similar entries are available at VDB-102516, VDB-102519, VDB-102521 and VDB-102522. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/29/2016 🔍
06/05/2017 +188 days 🔍
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06/14/2017 +9 days 🔍
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12/28/2020 +1293 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Researcher: Vasily Vasiliev, V.E.O
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-0641 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0641
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102520
SecurityFocus: 98868 - Google Android Media Framework Multiple Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1038623

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

Created: 06/14/2017 18:57
Updated: 12/28/2020 17:47
Changes: 06/14/2017 18:57 (56), 10/18/2019 07:54 (10), 12/28/2020 17:44 (3), 12/28/2020 17:47 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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