Google Android up to 9.0 dec_pred_intra_dc.cpp PV_DecodePredictedIntraDC out-of-bounds write

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 7.1.1/7.1.2/8.0/8.1/9.0. This impacts the function PV_DecodePredictedIntraDC of the file dec_pred_intra_dc.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-2184. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 7.1.1/7.1.2/8.0/8.1/9.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function PV_DecodePredictedIntraDC of the file dec_pred_intra_dc.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In PV_DecodePredictedIntraDC of dec_pred_intra_dc.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-134578122

The weakness was released 10/11/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-2184 since 12/10/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 10/03/2020). 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-143412, VDB-143413, VDB-143414 and VDB-143417. 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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• 7.1.1
• 7.1.2
• 8.0
• 8.1
• 9.0

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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