Google Android Config File PasspointConfiguration.java validateForCommonR1andR2 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android and classified as problematic. Impacted is the function validateForCommonR1andR2 of the file PasspointConfiguration.java of the component Config File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-21243. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (the affected version is unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function validateForCommonR1andR2 of the file PasspointConfiguration.java of the component Config File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In validateForCommonR1andR2 of PasspointConfiguration.java, there is a possible way to inflate the size of a config file with no limits due to a buffer overflow. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The weakness was released 07/13/2023. The advisory is available at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-21243 since 11/03/2022. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/02/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/03/2022 🔍
07/13/2023 +251 days 🔍
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08/02/2023 +20 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21243 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21243
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-233986
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 07/13/2023 09:27
Updated: 08/02/2023 18:15
Changes: 07/13/2023 09:27 (41), 08/02/2023 18:15 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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