Google Android up to 7.1.2 bnep_main.cc bnep_data_ind out-of-bounds

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2. This affects the function bnep_data_ind of the file bnep_main.cc. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-9436. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

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A vulnerability was found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function bnep_data_ind of the file bnep_main.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In bnep_data_ind of bnep_main.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-6.0 Android-6.0.1 Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android ID: A-79164722.

The bug was discovered 08/06/2018. The weakness was disclosed 11/06/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-9436 since 04/05/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 06/04/2023). 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 92 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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• 6.0
• 6.0.1
• 7.0
• 7.1.1
• 7.1.2

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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