VDB-128211 · CVE-2018-11961 · BID 106136

Google Android GNSS Config memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android. The affected element is an unknown function of the component GNSS Config Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-11961. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version now known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the component GNSS Config Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, Possibility of accessing out of bound vector index When updating some GNSS configurations.

The bug was discovered 12/03/2018. The weakness was released 12/20/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at codeaurora.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-11961 since 06/07/2018. 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 pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/22/2020). 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 17 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 106136†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-128141, VDB-128210, VDB-128212 and VDB-128213. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

06/07/2018 🔍
12/03/2018 +179 days 🔍
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12/20/2018 +17 days 🔍
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12/21/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/22/2020 +488 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: codeaurora.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-11961 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11961
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-128211
SecurityFocus: 106136 - Google Android Qualcomm Component Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 12/21/2018 11:55
Updated: 04/22/2020 16:57
Changes: 12/21/2018 11:55 (61), 04/22/2020 16:57 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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