VDB-105531 · CVE-2015-9061 · BID 99467

Google Android PlayReady DRM input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android. This affects an unknown function of the component PlayReady DRM. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2015-9061. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version now known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the component PlayReady DRM. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, playReady DRM failed to check a length potentially leading to unauthorized access to secure memory.

The bug was discovered 07/01/2017. The weakness was released 08/18/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-9061 since 05/30/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/08/2019). 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 48 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 99467†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-101214, VDB-103224, VDB-103225 and VDB-103226. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

05/30/2017 🔍
07/01/2017 +32 days 🔍
07/07/2017 +6 days 🔍
08/18/2017 +42 days 🔍
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08/19/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/08/2019 +811 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-9061 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-9061
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105531
SecurityFocus: 99467 - Qualcomm Closed-Source Components Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 08/19/2017 08:45
Updated: 11/08/2019 17:02
Changes: 08/19/2017 08:45 (61), 11/08/2019 17:02 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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