Google Android up to 8.1 eas_smf.c SMF_ParseMetaEvent resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Google Android 6/6.0.1/7/8/8.1. The impacted element is the function SMF_ParseMetaEvent of the file eas_smf.c. The manipulation results in resource consumption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-9348. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 6/6.0.1/7/8/8.1. Affected is the function SMF_ParseMetaEvent of the file eas_smf.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In SMF_ParseMetaEvent of eas_smf.c, there is a possible integer overflow. This could lead to remote denial of service due to resource exhaustion with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-9348 since 04/05/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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 11/19/2024). This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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02/24/2025 +97 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-9348 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9348
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-285402
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/19/2024 20:32
Updated: 02/24/2025 07:01
Changes: 11/19/2024 20:32 (57), 02/24/2025 07:01 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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