VDB-116368 · CVE-2015-9116 · BID 103671

Google Android on Qualcomm QTEE Syscall input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android on Qualcomm. Affected is an unknown function of the component QTEE Syscall Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2015-9116. 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 on Qualcomm (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component QTEE Syscall Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile MDM9625, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 810, SD 820, and SD 820A, in a QTEE syscall handler, an untrusted pointer dereference can occur.

The bug was discovered 04/04/2018. The weakness was presented 04/18/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-9116 since 08/16/2017. 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 01/26/2020). 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 14 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†). See VDB-83180, VDB-105483, VDB-105484 and VDB-105488 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/16/2017 🔍
04/04/2018 +231 days 🔍
04/05/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/18/2018 +12 days 🔍
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04/19/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/26/2020 +647 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
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CVE: CVE-2015-9116 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-9116
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-116368
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: 04/19/2018 09:00
Updated: 01/26/2020 09:23
Changes: 04/19/2018 09:00 (62), 01/26/2020 09:23 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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