VDB-124722 · CVE-2018-9473 · BID 105481

Google Android 8.0 ihevcd_parse_headers.c ihevcd_parse_sei_payload integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Android 8.0. This issue affects the function ihevcd_parse_sei_payload of the file ihevcd_parse_headers.c. The manipulation results in integer overflow. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-9473. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 8.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is the function ihevcd_parse_sei_payload of the file ihevcd_parse_headers.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In ihevcd_parse_sei_payload of ihevcd_parse_headers.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-8.0 Android ID: A-65484460

The bug was discovered 10/01/2018. The weakness was disclosed 10/02/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-9473 since 04/05/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/29/2020). 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 1 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 105481†). The entries VDB-124721, VDB-124723, VDB-124724 and VDB-124725 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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04/05/2018 🔍
10/01/2018 +179 days 🔍
10/02/2018 +0 days 🔍
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10/03/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/29/2020 +543 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-9473 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9473
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124722
SecurityFocus: 105481

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

Created: 10/03/2018 08:04
Updated: 03/29/2020 10:10
Changes: 10/03/2018 08:04 (62), 03/29/2020 10:10 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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