VDB-110241 · CVE-2017-14902 · BID 102073

Google Android GLink Kernel Driver use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component GLink Kernel Driver. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-14902. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). This affects an unknown code block of the component GLink Kernel Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. 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, due to a race condition in the GLink kernel driver, a Use After Free condition can potentially occur.

The weakness was released 12/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-14902 since 09/28/2017. An attack has to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. 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 01/25/2021). 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 vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 102073†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-87838, VDB-110232, VDB-110233 and VDB-110234. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / 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

09/28/2017 🔍
12/05/2017 +68 days 🔍
12/05/2017 +0 days 🔍
12/06/2017 +1 days 🔍
01/25/2021 +1146 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

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

CVE: CVE-2017-14902 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14902
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110241
SecurityFocus: 102073

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/06/2017 08:09
Updated: 01/25/2021 17:54
Changes: 12/06/2017 08:09 (40), 11/09/2019 12:59 (20), 01/25/2021 17:54 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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