VDB-285436 · CVE-2018-9370 · GCVE-0-2018-9370

Google Android download.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file download.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-9370. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android (the affected version is unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file download.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. CVE summarizes:

In download.c there is a special mode allowing user to download data into memory and causing possible memory corruptions due to missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-9370 since 04/05/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 11/19/2024).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2018 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-9370 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9370
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-285436
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/19/2024 20:45
Changes: 11/19/2024 20:45 (55)
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