Google Android up to 8.1 sdp_utils.cc sdpu_extract_attr_seq out-of-bounds

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android up to 8.1. This affects the function sdpu_extract_attr_seq of the file sdp_utils.cc. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-9455. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android up to 8.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function sdpu_extract_attr_seq of the file sdp_utils.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In sdpu_extract_attr_seq of sdp_utils.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote denial of service 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-78136677.

The bug was discovered 08/06/2018. The weakness was presented 11/06/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-9455 since 04/05/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around 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.

See VDB-125980, VDB-125981, VDB-125982 and VDB-125984 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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
• 8.0
• 8.1

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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