Google Android 6/6.0.1/7 builtins-array.cc ArrayConcatVisitor type confusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 6/6.0.1/7. It has been declared as critical. Impacted is the function ArrayConcatVisitor of the file builtins-array.cc. Executing a manipulation can lead to type confusion. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-9433. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 6/6.0.1/7 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ArrayConcatVisitor of the file builtins-array.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type confusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-843. The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In ArrayConcatVisitor of builtins-array.cc, there is a possible type confusion due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-9433 since 04/05/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/20/2024).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Class: Type confusion
CWE: CWE-843
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04/05/2018 🔍
11/20/2024 +2421 days 🔍
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02/24/2025 +96 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-9433 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9433
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-285466
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/20/2024 07:33
Updated: 02/24/2025 02:37
Changes: 11/20/2024 07:33 (56), 02/24/2025 02:37 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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