VDB-110219 · CVE-2017-15813 · GCVE-0-2017-15813

Google Android Linux Kernel memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Google Android. Affected is an unknown function of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-15813. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version is unknown) and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown code 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. 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, a buffer overflow can occur while reading firmware logs.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2017. The weakness was shared 12/05/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-15813 since 10/24/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing 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 related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 9.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Timelineinfo

10/24/2017 🔍
12/05/2017 +42 days 🔍
12/05/2017 +0 days 🔍
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12/05/2017 +0 days 🔍
12/21/2019 +746 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2017-15813 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15813
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110219
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2017 21:43
Updated: 12/21/2019 09:58
Changes: 12/05/2017 21:43 (58), 12/21/2019 09:58 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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