Google Android Linux Kernel memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android. This affects an unknown function of the component Linux Kernel. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-14905. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version not known). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on 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, while processing a specially crafted cfg80211 vendor command, a buffer over-read can occur.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2017. The weakness was disclosed 12/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-14905 since 09/28/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k 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.

The entries VDB-101212, VDB-102646, VDB-110201 and VDB-110202 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

09/28/2017 🔍
12/05/2017 +68 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-2017-14905 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14905
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110217
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2017 21:42
Updated: 12/21/2019 09:51
Changes: 12/05/2017 21:42 (58), 12/21/2019 09:51 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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