VDB-124730 · CVE-2018-9498 · BID 105481

Google Android up to 9.0 SkSampler.cpp SkSampler::Fill out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 9.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function SkSampler::Fill of the file SkSampler.cpp. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-9498. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function SkSampler::Fill of the file SkSampler.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In SkSampler::Fill of SkSampler.cpp, 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-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-78354855

The bug was discovered 10/01/2018. The weakness was published 10/02/2018 with Google (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-9498 since 04/05/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. 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†). Similar entries are available at VDB-124721, VDB-124722, VDB-124723 and VDB-124724. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

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

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Organization: Google
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-9498 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9498
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124730
SecurityFocus: 105481 - Google Android Media Framework Component Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 10/03/2018 08:07
Updated: 03/29/2020 11:00
Changes: 10/03/2018 08:07 (63), 03/29/2020 11:00 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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