Google Android WPA RSN IE wlan_hdd_cfg80211_set_ie memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android. Affected by this issue is the function wlan_hdd_cfg80211_set_ie of the component WPA RSN IE Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-5863. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version now known) and classified as critical. This issue affects the function wlan_hdd_cfg80211_set_ie of the component WPA RSN IE Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

If userspace provides a too-large WPA RSN IE length in wlan_hdd_cfg80211_set_ie(), a buffer overflow occurs in all Android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the Linux kernel.

The bug was discovered 06/04/2018. The weakness was published 06/15/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at codeaurora.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-5863 since 01/19/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 11 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Similar entries are available at VDB-119593, VDB-119594, VDB-119598 and VDB-119614. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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01/19/2018 🔍
06/04/2018 +136 days 🔍
06/15/2018 +10 days 🔍
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06/16/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/19/2020 +613 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: codeaurora.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-5863 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5863
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-119615
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/16/2018 09:35
Updated: 02/19/2020 20:58
Changes: 06/16/2018 09:35 (60), 02/19/2020 20:58 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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