Google Android kernel dhcp4_Main.c dhcp4_SetPDNAddress out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android kernel and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dhcp4_SetPDNAddress of the file dhcp4_Main.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-48423. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android kernel (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function dhcp4_SetPDNAddress of the file dhcp4_Main.c. 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 dhcp4_SetPDNAddress of dhcp4_Main.c, 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 not needed for exploitation.

The weakness was presented 12/08/2023. The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-48423 since 11/16/2023. 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 12/31/2023). 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.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

11/16/2023 🔍
12/08/2023 +22 days 🔍
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12/31/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-48423 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-48423
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-247258
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/08/2023 19:25
Updated: 12/31/2023 12:53
Changes: 12/08/2023 19:25 (42), 12/31/2023 12:53 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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