Google Android Linux Kernel rmnet_usb_ctrl_init use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function rmnet_usb_ctrl_init of the component Linux Kernel. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-3584. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function rmnet_usb_ctrl_init of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on 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, a Use After Free condition can occur in the function rmnet_usb_ctrl_init().

The bug was discovered 04/04/2018. The weakness was disclosed 04/03/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-3584 since 12/19/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for 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 01/21/2020). 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.

The entries VDB-110308, VDB-115655, VDB-115629 and VDB-115630 are pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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12/19/2017 🔍
04/03/2018 +105 days 🔍
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01/21/2020 +657 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
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CVE: CVE-2018-3584 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3584
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115647
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/04/2018 08:36
Updated: 01/21/2020 08:25
Changes: 04/04/2018 08:36 (60), 01/21/2020 08:25 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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