Google Android Linux Kernel hdmi_edid_sysfs_rda_res_info Kernel Memory access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android. Impacted is the function hdmi_edid_sysfs_rda_res_info of the component Linux Kernel. This manipulation causes access control (Kernel Memory). This vulnerability appears as CVE-2017-11030. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version not known). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function hdmi_edid_sysfs_rda_res_info of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability (Kernel Memory). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. 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 HDMI video driver function hdmi_edid_sysfs_rda_res_info(), userspace can perform an arbitrary write into kernel memory.

The bug was discovered 12/06/2017. The weakness was presented 12/05/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-11030 since 07/07/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/21/2019). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

See VDB-101212, VDB-102646, VDB-110201 and VDB-110202 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Kernel Memory
Class: Access control / Kernel Memory
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

07/07/2017 🔍
12/05/2017 +151 days 🔍
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12/06/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/21/2019 +745 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-11030 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11030
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110203
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2017 21:40
Updated: 12/21/2019 08:45
Changes: 12/05/2017 21:40 (60), 12/21/2019 08:45 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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