VDB-109488 · CVE-2017-0833 · BID 101717

Google Android up to 8.0 Media Framework access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Android up to 8.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Media Framework. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-0833. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android up to 8.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Media Framework. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework (libavc). Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID: A-62896384.

The bug was discovered 11/08/2017. The weakness was presented 11/16/2017 with Tencent (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-0833 since 11/29/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 01/24/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.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 8 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 101717†). See VDB-109408, VDB-109485, VDB-109486 and VDB-109487 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/29/2016 🔍
11/06/2017 +342 days 🔍
11/08/2017 +2 days 🔍
11/16/2017 +8 days 🔍
11/16/2017 +0 days 🔍
11/17/2017 +1 days 🔍
01/24/2021 +1164 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Researcher: Google, Chi Zhang
Organization: Tencent
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2017-0833 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0833
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109488
SecurityFocus: 101717 - Google Android Media Framework Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 11/17/2017 07:58
Updated: 01/24/2021 08:41
Changes: 11/17/2017 07:58 (62), 12/07/2019 09:58 (5), 01/24/2021 08:41 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:8B2:103

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