VDB-148358 · CVE-2019-9470 · GCVE-0-2019-9470

Google Android abc-pcie.c dma_sblk_start out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android. Affected by this issue is the function dma_sblk_start of the file abc-pcie.c. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2019-9470. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). Affected by this issue is the function dma_sblk_start of the file abc-pcie.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In dma_sblk_start of abc-pcie.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-144167528

The weakness was presented 01/06/2020 (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-9470 since 02/28/2019. Local access is required to approach this attack. The successful exploitation requires a simple authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/07/2020). 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.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

02/28/2019 🔍
01/06/2020 +312 days 🔍
01/07/2020 +1 days 🔍
01/07/2020 +0 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-9470 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-9470
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-148358
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/07/2020 11:12
Updated: 01/07/2020 11:17
Changes: 01/07/2020 11:12 (40), 01/07/2020 11:17 (18)
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