VDB-256375 · CVE-2024-25986 · GCVE-0-2024-25986

Google Android drm_fw.c ppmp_unprotect_buf memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been rated as critical. This impacts the function ppmp_unprotect_buf of the file drm_fw.c. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-25986. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is the function ppmp_unprotect_buf of the file drm_fw.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In ppmp_unprotect_buf of drm_fw.c, there is a possible compromise of protected memory due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege to TEE with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The weakness was published 03/11/2024. It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-25986 since 02/13/2024. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/28/2024). 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/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: 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

02/13/2024 🔍
03/11/2024 +27 days 🔍
03/11/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/28/2024 +169 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-25986 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-25986
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-256375
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2024 20:43
Updated: 08/28/2024 00:05
Changes: 03/11/2024 20:43 (41), 08/28/2024 00:05 (27)
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