VDB-127680 · CVE-2018-9552 · BID 106137

Google Android up to 9.0 ihevcd_sao.c ihevcd_sao_shift_ctb out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android up to 9.0. This vulnerability affects the function ihevcd_sao_shift_ctb of the file ihevcd_sao.c. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-9552. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function ihevcd_sao_shift_ctb of the file ihevcd_sao.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In ihevcd_sao_shift_ctb of ihevcd_sao.c there is a possible out of bounds write due to missing bounds check. This could lead to information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is 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-113260892.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2018. The weakness was published 12/06/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-9552 since 04/05/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/18/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 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 106137†). Similar entries are available at VDB-127674, VDB-127675, VDB-127676 and VDB-127677. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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04/05/2018 🔍
12/03/2018 +242 days 🔍
12/05/2018 +2 days 🔍
12/06/2018 +1 days 🔍
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12/07/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/18/2020 +498 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-9552 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9552
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127680
SecurityFocus: 106137 - Google Android Media Framework Component Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 12/07/2018 09:42
Updated: 04/18/2020 21:10
Changes: 12/07/2018 09:42 (64), 04/18/2020 21:10 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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