Google Android 4.4.4 Media Server Crafted Application integer overflow

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android 4.4.4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Media Server. This manipulation as part of Crafted Application causes integer overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2015-1526. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

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A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 4.4.4 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Media Server. The manipulation as part of a Crafted Application leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The media_server component in Android allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted application.

The bug was discovered 08/28/2015. The weakness was published 09/28/2017 by Guang Gong (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-1526 since 02/06/2015. 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 11/20/2019). 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 761 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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 76666†). Similar entry is available at VDB-107186. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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• 4.4.4

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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

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