Google Android xt_qtaguid.c access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the file xt_qtaguid.c. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-13273. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is 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 file xt_qtaguid.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In xt_qtaguid.c, there is a race condition due to insufficient locking. This could lead to local elevation of privileges with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-65853158.

The bug was discovered 02/05/2018. The weakness was published 02/15/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-13273 since 08/23/2017. An attack has to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 9 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Similar entries are available at VDB-112858, VDB-112859, VDB-113149 and VDB-113151. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/23/2017 🔍
02/05/2018 +166 days 🔍
02/14/2018 +9 days 🔍
02/15/2018 +1 days 🔍
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01/04/2020 +688 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

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

CVE: CVE-2017-13273 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13273
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-113265
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/15/2018 08:33
Updated: 01/04/2020 19:40
Changes: 02/15/2018 08:33 (59), 01/04/2020 19:40 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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