VDB-110244 · CVE-2017-14909 · BID 102072

Google Android Count input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Android. This affects an unknown part of the component Count Handler. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-14909. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Count Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on 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, a count value that is read from a file is not properly validated.

The weakness was shared 12/05/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-14909 since 09/28/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (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 102072†). The entries VDB-110232, VDB-110233, VDB-110234 and VDB-110235 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source 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

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

09/28/2017 🔍
12/04/2017 +66 days 🔍
12/05/2017 +1 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-2017-14909 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14909
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110244
SecurityFocus: 102072

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

Created: 12/06/2017 08:10
Updated: 01/25/2021 18:18
Changes: 12/06/2017 08:10 (39), 11/09/2019 13:00 (20), 01/25/2021 18:14 (2), 01/25/2021 18:18 (2)
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