Google Android Linux Kernel memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android. This affects an unknown function of the component Linux Kernel. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-9721. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version unknown) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 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, in the boot loader, a buffer overflow can occur while parsing the splash image.

The bug was discovered 11/06/2017. The weakness was shared 11/16/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-9721 since 06/15/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 10 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-109492, VDB-109498 and VDB-109499 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

06/15/2017 🔍
11/06/2017 +144 days 🔍
11/16/2017 +10 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-2017-9721 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9721
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109579
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/17/2017 09:44
Updated: 12/07/2019 19:26
Changes: 11/17/2017 09:44 (59), 12/07/2019 19:26 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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