VDB-107625 · CVE-2017-11051 · BID 101160

Google Android 8.0 __wlan_hdd_cfg80211_testmode hb_params information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 8.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function __wlan_hdd_cfg80211_testmode. Performing a manipulation of the argument hb_params results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-11051. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 8.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function __wlan_hdd_cfg80211_testmode. The manipulation of the argument hb_params with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, information disclosure is possible in function __wlan_hdd_cfg80211_testmode since buffer hb_params is not initialized to zero.

The bug was discovered 10/02/2017. The weakness was published 10/10/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-11051 since 07/07/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/16/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 101160†). Similar entries are available at VDB-98332, VDB-107387, VDB-107403 and VDB-107404. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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07/07/2017 🔍
10/02/2017 +86 days 🔍
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10/10/2017 +8 days 🔍
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10/11/2017 +1 days 🔍
01/16/2021 +1193 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Researcher: Wolfu
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-11051 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11051
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107625
SecurityFocus: 101160

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

Created: 10/11/2017 10:14
Updated: 01/16/2021 07:06
Changes: 10/11/2017 10:14 (61), 12/21/2019 11:44 (2), 01/16/2021 07:06 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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