VDB-115648 · CVE-2018-3596 · GCVE-0-2018-3596

Google Android Linux Kernel access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Android. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Linux Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-3596. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (affected version unknown). It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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, legacy code vulnerable after migration has been removed.

The bug was discovered 04/04/2018. The weakness was presented 04/03/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-3596 since 12/19/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 01/21/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

See VDB-110308, VDB-115655, VDB-115629 and VDB-115630 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

12/19/2017 🔍
04/03/2018 +105 days 🔍
04/03/2018 +0 days 🔍
04/04/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/04/2018 +0 days 🔍
01/21/2020 +657 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

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

CVE: CVE-2018-3596 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3596
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115648
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/04/2018 08:36
Updated: 01/21/2020 08:28
Changes: 04/04/2018 08:36 (58), 01/21/2020 08:28 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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