Google Android 7/8/8.1/9 M3UParser.cpp parse resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Android 7/8/8.1/9. This impacts the function parse of the file M3UParser.cpp. Such manipulation leads to resource consumption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-9440. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 7/8/8.1/9. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function parse of the file M3UParser.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

In parse of M3UParser.cpp there is a possible resource exhaustion due to improper input validation. This could lead to denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-9440 since 04/05/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for 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 $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/20/2024). 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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

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-2018-9440 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9440
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-285470
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/20/2024 07:37
Updated: 02/24/2025 02:18
Changes: 11/20/2024 07:37 (57), 02/24/2025 02:18 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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