VDB-126891 · CVE-2018-9542 · BID 105849

Google Android up to 9.0 avrc_pars_ct.cc avrc_pars_vendor_rsp out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android up to 9.0. The affected element is the function avrc_pars_vendor_rsp of the file avrc_pars_ct.cc. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-9542. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android up to 9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function avrc_pars_vendor_rsp of the file avrc_pars_ct.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 avrc_pars_vendor_rsp of avrc_pars_ct.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-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-111896861

The bug was discovered 11/05/2018. The weakness was released 11/14/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-9542 since 04/05/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. 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 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 105849†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-126869, VDB-126875, VDB-126870 and VDB-126871. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2018 🔍
11/05/2018 +214 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
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-9542 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9542
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-126891
SecurityFocus: 105849

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

Created: 11/15/2018 09:51
Updated: 04/13/2020 10:39
Changes: 11/15/2018 09:51 (63), 04/13/2020 10:39 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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