VDB-126869 · CVE-2018-9347 · BID 105844

Google Android up to 9.0 eas_smf.c SMF_ParseMetaEvent input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android up to 9.0. The affected element is the function SMF_ParseMetaEvent of the file eas_smf.c. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-9347. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 9.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function SMF_ParseMetaEvent of the file eas_smf.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In function SMF_ParseMetaEvent of file eas_smf.c there is incorrect input validation causing an infinite loop. This could lead to a remote temporary DoS 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-9. Android ID: A-68664359

The weakness was shared 11/14/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-9347 since 04/05/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/13/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 105844†). The entries VDB-126875, VDB-126870, VDB-126871 and VDB-126872 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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04/05/2018 🔍
11/05/2018 +214 days 🔍
11/14/2018 +9 days 🔍
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11/15/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/13/2020 +515 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-9347 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9347
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-126869
SecurityFocus: 105844 - Google Android Media Framework CVE-2018-9347 Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

Created: 11/15/2018 07:53
Updated: 04/13/2020 09:17
Changes: 11/15/2018 07:53 (62), 04/13/2020 09:17 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:E05:103

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