VDB-127685 · CVE-2018-9557 · BID 106147

Google Android 7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2 install.cpp really_install_package use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function really_install_package of the file install.cpp. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-9557. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android 7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System). This issue affects the function really_install_package of the file install.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In really_install_package of install.cpp, there is a possible free of arbitrary memory due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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 ID: A-35385357.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2018. The weakness was published 12/06/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-9557 since 04/05/2018. An attack has to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a simple authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (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 106147†). Similar entries are available at VDB-127674, VDB-127675, VDB-127676 and VDB-127677. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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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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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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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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Timelineinfo

04/05/2018 🔍
12/03/2018 +242 days 🔍
12/05/2018 +2 days 🔍
12/06/2018 +1 days 🔍
12/06/2018 +0 days 🔍
12/07/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/18/2020 +498 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-9557 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9557
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127685
SecurityFocus: 106147 - Google Android System Component Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 12/07/2018 09:43
Updated: 04/18/2020 21:41
Changes: 12/07/2018 09:43 (63), 04/18/2020 21:41 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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