Google Android Linux Kernel memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-9722. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version not known). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects 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. 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, when updating custom EDID (hdmi_tx_sysfs_wta_edid), if edid_size, which is controlled by userspace, is too large, a buffer overflow occurs.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2017. The weakness was released 12/05/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-9722 since 06/15/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. 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 $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.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-101212, VDB-102646, VDB-110201 and VDB-110202. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source 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 🔍
12/05/2017 +173 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-2017-9722 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9722
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110231
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2017 21:54
Updated: 12/21/2019 10:39
Changes: 12/05/2017 21:54 (58), 12/21/2019 10:39 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:89B:103

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