VDB-116081 · CVE-2017-18145 · BID 103671

Google Android on Snapdragon Qualcomm use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android on Snapdragon. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Qualcomm. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-18145. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android on Snapdragon (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown function of the component Qualcomm. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, while the DPM native process is processing framework events, the iterator pointer is deleted after processing an event. When processing subsequent events, a Use After Condition will occur.

The bug was discovered 04/05/2018. The weakness was released 04/11/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-18145 since 02/05/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around 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†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-83180, VDB-105483, VDB-105484 and VDB-105488. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / 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-2017-18145 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-18145
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-116081
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 09:42
Updated: 01/24/2020 11:23
Changes: 04/12/2018 09:42 (63), 01/24/2020 11:23 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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