Google Android Linux Kernel wma_send_bcn_buf_ll memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function wma_send_bcn_buf_ll of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-14890. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function wma_send_bcn_buf_ll of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, in the processing of an SWBA event, the vdev_map value is not properly validated leading to a potential buffer overwrite in function wma_send_bcn_buf_ll().

The bug was discovered 04/10/2018. The weakness was released 04/03/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-14890 since 09/28/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/20/2020). 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.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-110308, VDB-115655, VDB-115629 and VDB-115630. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

09/28/2017 🔍
04/03/2018 +187 days 🔍
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04/10/2018 +6 days 🔍
01/20/2020 +650 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
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CVE: CVE-2017-14890 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14890
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115631
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/04/2018 08:29
Updated: 01/20/2020 21:09
Changes: 04/04/2018 08:29 (60), 01/20/2020 21:09 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:71B:103

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