Google Android 7/8/8.1/9 sdp_server.cc process_service_attr_req out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 7/8/8.1/9 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function process_service_attr_req of the file sdp_server.cc. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-9478. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 7/8/8.1/9. This affects the function process_service_attr_req of the file sdp_server.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In process_service_attr_req and process_service_search_attr_req of sdp_server.cc, there is an out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed.  User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-9478 since 04/05/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/19/2024).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CNA Base Score: 9.8
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2018 🔍
11/20/2024 +2421 days 🔍
11/20/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/19/2024 +28 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-9478 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9478
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-285561
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/20/2024 19:55
Updated: 12/19/2024 00:36
Changes: 11/20/2024 19:55 (57), 12/19/2024 00:36 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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