Google Android Linux Kernel wma_send_bcn_buf_ll input validation
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been classified as critical. This impacts the function wma_send_bcn_buf_ll of the component Linux Kernel. Performing a manipulation results in input validation.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-18064. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.
To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). This affects the function wma_send_bcn_buf_ll of the component Linux Kernel. 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. 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, improper input validation for p2p_noa_info in wma_send_bcn_buf_ll() which is received from firmware leads to potential buffer overflow.
The bug was discovered 03/07/2018. The weakness was released 03/15/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-18064 since 01/22/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 103254†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-114373, VDB-114375, VDB-114638 and VDB-114639. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.google.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploiting
Class: Input validationCWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Patch: source.codeaurora.org
Timeline
01/22/2018 🔍03/05/2018 🔍
03/07/2018 🔍
03/15/2018 🔍
03/15/2018 🔍
03/16/2018 🔍
02/22/2023 🔍
Sources
Vendor: google.comAdvisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍
CVE: CVE-2017-18064 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-18064
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114651
SecurityFocus: 103254 - Google Android Qualcomm Component Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entry
Created: 03/16/2018 08:13Updated: 02/22/2023 08:07
Changes: 03/16/2018 08:13 (62), 01/14/2020 08:40 (4), 02/22/2023 08:07 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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