Google Android Audio Server HalDeathHandlerHidl.cpp serviceDied use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android. Affected is the function serviceDied of the file HalDeathHandlerHidl.cpp of the component Audio Server. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2019-2006. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version now known) and classified as critical. This issue affects the function serviceDied of the file HalDeathHandlerHidl.cpp of the component Audio Server. 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 serviceDied of HalDeathHandlerHidl.cpp, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the audio server with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9Android ID: A-116665972

The weakness was released 06/19/2019. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-2006 since 12/10/2018. Attacking locally is a requirement. Required for exploitation is a simple authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/07/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-136755, VDB-136754, VDB-136753 and VDB-136752. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

12/10/2018 🔍
06/19/2019 +191 days 🔍
06/20/2019 +1 days 🔍
10/07/2023 +1570 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-2006 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2006
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-136751
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2019 13:24
Updated: 10/07/2023 08:54
Changes: 06/20/2019 13:24 (39), 06/26/2020 09:52 (18), 10/07/2023 08:54 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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