VDB-127251 · CVE-2017-18316 · BID 105838

Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile up to SXR1130 Ontario Kernel Driver Kernel Memory access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear. It has been classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Ontario Kernel Driver. Performing a manipulation results in access control (Kernel Memory). This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-18316. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear (Chip Software). This affects an unknown code block of the component Ontario Kernel Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability (Kernel Memory). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Secure application can access QSEE kernel memory through Ontario kernel driver in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear in versions MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDA660, SDA845, SDX24, SXR1130.

The bug was discovered 11/05/2018. The weakness was released 11/28/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at qualcomm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-18316 since 06/15/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 23 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 105838†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-120497, VDB-120506, VDB-120507 and VDB-120508. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Chip Software

Vendor

Qualcomm

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Version

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commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.qualcomm.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Kernel Memory
Class: Access control / Kernel Memory
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/15/2018 🔍
11/05/2018 +143 days 🔍
11/05/2018 +0 days 🔍
11/28/2018 +23 days 🔍
11/28/2018 +0 days 🔍
11/29/2018 +1 days 🔍
05/03/2020 +521 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qualcomm.com

Advisory: qualcomm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-18316 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-18316
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127251
SecurityFocus: 105838 - Qualcomm Closed-Source Components Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/29/2018 07:37
Updated: 05/03/2020 21:39
Changes: 11/29/2018 07:37 (62), 05/03/2020 21:39 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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