Google Android Linux Kernel memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Linux Kernel. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-11049. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version not known) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Linux Kernel. 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, in a video driver, a race condition exists which can potentially lead to a buffer overflow.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2017. The weakness was published 12/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-11049 since 07/07/2017. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of 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.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Similar entries are available at VDB-101212, VDB-102646, VDB-110201 and VDB-110202. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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NVD Base Score: 7.0
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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

07/07/2017 🔍
12/05/2017 +151 days 🔍
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12/21/2019 +746 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-11049 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11049
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110210
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2017 21:41
Updated: 12/21/2019 08:59
Changes: 12/05/2017 21:41 (58), 12/21/2019 08:59 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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