VDB-124724 · CVE-2018-9490 · BID 105484

Google Android up to 9.0 elements.cc CollectValuesOrEntriesImpl type conversion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Android up to 9.0. The affected element is the function CollectValuesOrEntriesImpl of the file elements.cc. Such manipulation leads to type conversion. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-9490. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android up to 9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this issue is the function CollectValuesOrEntriesImpl of the file elements.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type conversion vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-704. The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In CollectValuesOrEntriesImpl of elements.cc, there is possible remote code execution due to type confusion. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: AndroidVersions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-111274046

The bug was discovered 10/01/2018. The weakness was shared 10/02/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-9490 since 04/05/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (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 105484†). The entries VDB-124721, VDB-124722, VDB-124723 and VDB-124725 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
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Class: Type conversion
CWE: CWE-704
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-9490 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9490
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124724
SecurityFocus: 105484

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

Created: 10/03/2018 08:05
Updated: 03/29/2020 10:22
Changes: 10/03/2018 08:05 (62), 03/29/2020 10:22 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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