Google Android Multi-Threading Variable use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Multi-Threading. Performing a manipulation as part of Variable results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-11286. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version now known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the component Multi-Threading. The manipulation as part of a Variable leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, while accessing global variable "debug_client" in multi-thread manner, Use after free issue occurs

The bug was discovered 09/05/2018. The weakness was shared 09/18/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.codeaurora.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-11286 since 05/18/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/16/2023). 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 13 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The entries VDB-124183, VDB-124182, VDB-124181 and VDB-124180 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality 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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Patch: source.codeaurora.org

Timelineinfo

05/18/2018 🔍
09/05/2018 +110 days 🔍
09/18/2018 +12 days 🔍
09/18/2018 +0 days 🔍
09/19/2018 +1 days 🔍
05/16/2023 +1700 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.codeaurora.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-11286 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11286
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124179
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/19/2018 06:47
Updated: 05/16/2023 18:30
Changes: 09/19/2018 06:47 (60), 03/24/2020 18:06 (2), 05/16/2023 18:30 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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