Google Android Linux Kernel wma_p2p_lo_event_handler out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Android. This vulnerability affects the function wma_p2p_lo_event_handler of the component Linux Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-18053. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function wma_p2p_lo_event_handler of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect 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, improper input validation for fix_param->vdev_id in wma_p2p_lo_event_handler(), which is received from firmware, leads to potential out of bounds memory read.

The bug was discovered 03/07/2018. The weakness was published 03/16/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-18053 since 01/22/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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-114374, VDB-114376, VDB-114377 and VDB-114686. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: source.codeaurora.org

Timelineinfo

01/22/2018 🔍
03/07/2018 +44 days 🔍
03/16/2018 +9 days 🔍
03/16/2018 +0 days 🔍
03/17/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/22/2023 +1803 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-18053 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-18053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114700
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2018 11:39
Updated: 02/22/2023 09:21
Changes: 03/17/2018 11:39 (60), 01/14/2020 14:00 (2), 02/22/2023 09:21 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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