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A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Android 9.0. This vulnerability affects the function impd_parse_drc_ext_v1 of the file impd_drc_dynamic_payload.c. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-9570. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is the function impd_parse_drc_ext_v1 of the file impd_drc_dynamic_payload.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 impd_parse_drc_ext_v1 of impd_drc_dynamic_payload.c there is a possible out-of-bound write due to missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-115375616.

The bug was discovered 11/05/2018. The weakness was released 12/07/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-9570 since 04/05/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/19/2020). 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 32 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-126869, VDB-126875, VDB-126870 and VDB-126871. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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• 9.0

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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