VDB-105172 · CVE-2017-0731 · BID 100204

Google Android up to 7.1.2 Media Framework access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 7.1.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Media Framework. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-0731. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 7.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Media Framework. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework (mpeg4 encoder). 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-36075363.

The bug was discovered 08/07/2017. The weakness was disclosed 08/09/2017 by Seven Shen with Trend Micro (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-0731 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 MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 100204†). The entries VDB-105154, VDB-105155, VDB-105156 and VDB-105157 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/29/2016 🔍
08/07/2017 +251 days 🔍
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08/09/2017 +1 days 🔍
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08/10/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/06/2019 +818 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Researcher: Seven Shen
Organization: Trend Micro
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-0731 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0731
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105172
SecurityFocus: 100204 - Google Android Media Framework Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 08/10/2017 08:41
Updated: 11/06/2019 07:03
Changes: 08/10/2017 08:41 (62), 11/06/2019 07:03 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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