Google Android up to 8.1 ResourceTypes.cpp ResStringPool::setTo out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Google Android 6/6.0.1/7/8/8.1. This impacts the function ResStringPool::setTo of the file ResourceTypes.cpp. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-9340. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 6/6.0.1/7/8/8.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function ResStringPool::setTo of the file ResourceTypes.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In ResStringPool::setTo of ResourceTypes.cpp, it's possible for an attacker to control the value of mStringPoolSize to be out of bounds, causing information disclosure.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-9340 since 04/05/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/19/2024).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Remote: Partially

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-9340 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9340
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-285371
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

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Created: 11/19/2024 20:19
Changes: 11/19/2024 20:19 (57)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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