VDB-126873 · CVE-2018-9523 · BID 105847

Google Android up to 9.0 Parcel.java Parcel.writeMapInternal input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 9.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function Parcel.writeMapInternal of the file Parcel.java. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-9523. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android up to 9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function Parcel.writeMapInternal of the file Parcel.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Parcel.writeMapInternal of Parcel.java, there is a possible parcel serialization/deserialization mismatch due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not 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-112859604

The bug was discovered 11/05/2018. The weakness was presented 11/14/2018 with Google (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-9523 since 04/05/2018. An attack has to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 9 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 105847†). See VDB-126869, VDB-126875, VDB-126870 and VDB-126871 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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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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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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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 🔍
11/05/2018 +214 days 🔍
11/05/2018 +0 days 🔍
11/14/2018 +9 days 🔍
11/14/2018 +0 days 🔍
11/15/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/13/2020 +515 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Organization: Google
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-9523 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9523
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-126873
SecurityFocus: 105847 - Google Android 'Framework' Component Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 11/15/2018 09:44
Updated: 04/13/2020 09:28
Changes: 11/15/2018 09:44 (63), 04/13/2020 09:28 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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