Google Android up to 8.1 mcomp.c mv_err_cost out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 7/7.1.1/7.1.2/8/8.1. This affects the function mv_err_cost of the file mcomp.c. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-9349. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 7/7.1.1/7.1.2/8/8.1. This affects the function mv_err_cost of the file mcomp.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In mv_err_cost of mcomp.c there is a possible out of bounds read due to missing bounds check. This could lead to denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-9349 since 04/05/2018. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k 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: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2018 🔍
11/27/2024 +2428 days 🔍
11/27/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/23/2025 +88 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-9349 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9349
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-286299
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/27/2024 23:02
Updated: 02/23/2025 04:17
Changes: 11/27/2024 23:02 (57), 11/30/2024 02:38 (12), 12/19/2024 01:13 (11), 02/23/2025 04:17 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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