Google Android 7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2 Media Framework access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Android 7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component Media Framework. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-0838. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Media Framework. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework (libstagefright). Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-63522818.

The bug was discovered 11/08/2017. The weakness was disclosed 11/16/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-0838 since 11/29/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. 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 entries VDB-104449, VDB-109498, VDB-109499 and VDB-109500 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Patch
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11/29/2016 🔍
11/08/2017 +344 days 🔍
11/16/2017 +8 days 🔍
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11/17/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/07/2019 +750 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-0838 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0838
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109492
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/17/2017 07:59
Updated: 12/07/2019 10:19
Changes: 11/17/2017 07:59 (60), 12/07/2019 10:19 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:A5A:103

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