Google Android 5.0/5.1 on Samsung Graphics 2D Driver /dev/fimg2d g2d_lock/g2d_unlock race condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android 5.0/5.1 on Samsung. Affected by this issue is the function g2d_lock/g2d_unlock of the file /dev/fimg2d of the component Graphics 2D Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to race condition. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-7891. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Additionally, an exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 5.0/5.1 on Samsung (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function g2d_lock/g2d_unlock of the file /dev/fimg2d of the component Graphics 2D Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a race condition vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-362. The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence that is operating concurrently. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Race condition in the ioctl implementation in the Samsung Graphics 2D driver (aka /dev/fimg2d) in Samsung devices with Android L(5.0/5.1) allows local users to trigger memory errors by leveraging definition of g2d_lock and g2d_unlock lock macros as no-ops, aka SVE-2015-4598.

The bug was discovered 10/28/2015. The weakness was released 08/02/2017 by leecam as EDB-ID 38557 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-7891 since 10/22/2015. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 644 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (38557) and SecurityFocus (BID 77335†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Race condition
CWE: CWE-362
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: EDB-ID 38557
Researcher: leecam (leecam)
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-7891 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-7891
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104776
SecurityFocus: 77335 - Samsung Fimg2d CVE-2015-7891 Local Race Condition Security Bypass Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 08/03/2017 10:38
Updated: 06/09/2024 03:21
Changes: 08/03/2017 10:38 (75), 11/03/2019 10:26 (1), 01/07/2021 08:42 (2), 06/09/2024 03:21 (16)
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