Google Android Linux Kernel use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been declared as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Linux Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-5825. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version now known). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Linux Kernel. 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:

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 kernel IPA driver, a Use After Free condition can occur.

The bug was discovered 04/04/2018. The weakness was published 04/03/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-5825 since 01/19/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Similar entries are available at VDB-110308, VDB-115655, VDB-115629 and VDB-115630. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

01/19/2018 🔍
04/03/2018 +74 days 🔍
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04/04/2018 +1 days 🔍
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01/21/2020 +657 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

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

CVE: CVE-2018-5825 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5825
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115660
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/04/2018 08:41
Updated: 01/21/2020 08:50
Changes: 04/04/2018 08:41 (59), 01/21/2020 08:50 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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