VDB-127168 · CVE-2018-11911 · GCVE-0-2018-11911

Google Android Configuration access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been declared as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Configuration. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-11911. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version now known). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Configuration. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, improper configuration of script may lead to unprivileged access.

The bug was discovered 11/05/2018. The weakness was presented 11/27/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.codeaurora.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-11911 since 06/07/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 22 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

See VDB-127172, VDB-127171, VDB-127170 and VDB-127169 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

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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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Patch: source.codeaurora.org

Timelineinfo

06/07/2018 🔍
11/05/2018 +151 days 🔍
11/27/2018 +22 days 🔍
11/27/2018 +0 days 🔍
11/28/2018 +1 days 🔍
06/11/2023 +1656 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.codeaurora.org
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-11911 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11911
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127168
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/28/2018 07:54
Updated: 06/11/2023 15:30
Changes: 11/28/2018 07:54 (59), 04/15/2020 10:09 (2), 06/11/2023 15:30 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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