VDB-116074 · CVE-2017-18137 · BID 103671

Google Android on Snapdragon Qualcomm memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android on Snapdragon. This affects an unknown part of the component Qualcomm. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-18137. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android on Snapdragon (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Qualcomm. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, while processing the IPv6 pdp address of the pdp context, a buffer overflow can occur.

The bug was discovered 04/05/2018. The weakness was shared 04/11/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-18137 since 02/05/2018. 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 01/24/2020). 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 6 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 103671†). The entries VDB-83180, VDB-105483, VDB-105484 and VDB-105488 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/

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

02/05/2018 🔍
04/05/2018 +59 days 🔍
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04/11/2018 +6 days 🔍
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04/12/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/24/2020 +652 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-18137 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-18137
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-116074
SecurityFocus: 103671 - Google Android Multiple Qualcomm Components Multiple Unspecified Security Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/12/2018 09:40
Updated: 01/24/2020 10:36
Changes: 04/12/2018 09:40 (62), 01/24/2020 10:36 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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