Google Android up to 9.0 heap.cc VisitPointers out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2/8.1/9.0. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is the function VisitPointers of the file heap.cc. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2019-2052. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2/8.1/9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function VisitPointers of the file heap.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In VisitPointers of heap.cc, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to type confusion. This could lead to remote information disclosure 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-8.1 Android-9 Android ID: A-117556606

The bug was discovered 05/06/2019. The weakness was presented 05/08/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-2052 since 12/10/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

See VDB-134453, VDB-134495, VDB-134496 and VDB-134497 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/10/2018 🔍
05/06/2019 +147 days 🔍
05/08/2019 +2 days 🔍
05/09/2019 +1 days 🔍
06/08/2020 +396 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-2052 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2052
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-134503
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/09/2019 12:45
Updated: 06/08/2020 11:28
Changes: 05/09/2019 12:45 (60), 06/08/2020 11:28 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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