Google Android up to 8.1 avdt_msg.cc avdt_msg_prs_cfg out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 8.1. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function avdt_msg_prs_cfg of the file avdt_msg.cc. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-9453. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 8.1 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function avdt_msg_prs_cfg of the file avdt_msg.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. The summary by CVE is:

In avdt_msg_prs_cfg of avdt_msg.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local 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-78288378.

The bug was discovered 08/06/2018. The weakness was released 11/06/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-9453 since 04/05/2018. Attacking locally is a requirement. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-125980, VDB-125981, VDB-125982 and VDB-125984. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2018 🔍
08/06/2018 +123 days 🔍
11/06/2018 +92 days 🔍
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11/07/2018 +1 days 🔍
06/04/2023 +1670 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-9453 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9453
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-126511
SecurityTracker: 1041432

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

Created: 11/07/2018 15:20
Updated: 06/04/2023 18:43
Changes: 11/07/2018 15:20 (63), 04/10/2020 14:58 (1), 06/04/2023 18:43 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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