VDB-115234 · CVE-2017-14881 · GCVE-0-2017-14881

Google Android IPA IOCTL use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android. This impacts an unknown function of the component IPA IOCTL Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-14881. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component IPA IOCTL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

While calling the IPA IOCTL handler for IPA_IOC_ADD_HDR_PROC_CTX in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android before 2017-10-13, a use-after-free condition may potentially occur.

The bug was discovered 02/05/2018. The weakness was shared 03/30/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-14881 since 09/28/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/24/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 53 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The entries VDB-110104, VDB-113150, VDB-113156 and VDB-113159 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 9.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Patch: source.codeaurora.org

Timelineinfo

09/28/2017 🔍
02/05/2018 +130 days 🔍
03/30/2018 +53 days 🔍
03/30/2018 +0 days 🔍
03/31/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/24/2023 +1791 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

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

CVE: CVE-2017-14881 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14881
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115234
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/31/2018 09:53
Updated: 02/24/2023 14:38
Changes: 03/31/2018 09:53 (60), 01/18/2020 09:35 (2), 02/24/2023 14:38 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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