VDB-107696 · CVE-2017-9717 · BID 101160

Google Android 8.0 Netlink memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Android 8.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Netlink. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-9717. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android 8.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Netlink. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while parsing Netlink attributes, a buffer overread can occur.

The bug was discovered 10/05/2017. The weakness was released 10/10/2017 by Alibaba with Tencent (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-9717 since 06/15/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $25k-$100k (estimation calculated on 01/16/2021). 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 5 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†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-98332, VDB-107387, VDB-107403 and VDB-107404. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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06/15/2017 🔍
10/02/2017 +109 days 🔍
10/05/2017 +3 days 🔍
10/10/2017 +5 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 (Alibaba)
Organization: Tencent
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-9717 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9717
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107696
SecurityFocus: 101160 - Google Android Multiple Qualcomm Components Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 10/11/2017 10:38
Updated: 01/16/2021 09:07
Changes: 10/11/2017 10:38 (62), 12/21/2019 15:15 (5), 01/16/2021 09:07 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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