Google Android Linux Kernel /dsp/ access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /dsp/ of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-11956. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /dsp/ of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on 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 mounting lead to device node and executable to be run from /dsp/ which presents a potential security issue.

The bug was discovered 11/05/2018. The weakness was released 11/27/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.codeaurora.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-11956 since 06/07/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is 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.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-127164, VDB-127165, VDB-127166 and VDB-127167. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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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-2018-11956 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11956
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127176
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/28/2018 07:59
Updated: 06/11/2023 16:17
Changes: 11/28/2018 07:59 (60), 04/15/2020 10:59 (2), 06/11/2023 16:17 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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