Google Android up to 9.0 gatekeeper.cpp MintAuthToken double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 7.1.1/7.1.2/8.0/8.1/9.0. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects the function GateKeeper::MintAuthToken of the file gatekeeper.cpp. Performing a manipulation results in double free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2019-2115. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 7.1.1/7.1.2/8.0/8.1/9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function GateKeeper::MintAuthToken of the file gatekeeper.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In GateKeeper::MintAuthToken of gatekeeper.cpp in Android 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 and 9, there is possible memory corruption due to a double free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The weakness was shared 09/05/2019. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-2115 since 12/10/2018. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a 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 12/13/2023). 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.

The entries VDB-141313, VDB-141312, VDB-141311 and VDB-141310 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
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Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Timelineinfo

12/10/2018 🔍
09/05/2019 +269 days 🔍
09/06/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/13/2023 +1559 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-2115 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2115
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141309
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/06/2019 13:19
Updated: 12/13/2023 11:03
Changes: 09/06/2019 13:19 (39), 08/13/2020 10:43 (18), 12/13/2023 11:03 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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