Google Android up to 8.1 ihevcd_parse_slice_header.c ihevcd_parse_slice_header denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 7/7.1.1/7.1.2/8/8.1. This issue affects the function ihevcd_parse_slice_header of the file ihevcd_parse_slice_header.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-9423. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 7/7.1.1/7.1.2/8/8.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ihevcd_parse_slice_header of the file ihevcd_parse_slice_header.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In ihevcd_parse_slice_header of ihevcd_parse_slice_header.c there is a possible out of bound 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.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-9423 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. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/19/2024). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2018 🔍
12/03/2024 +2434 days 🔍
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02/22/2025 +81 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-9423 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9423
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-286708
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/03/2024 07:13
Updated: 02/22/2025 12:09
Changes: 12/03/2024 07:13 (57), 12/03/2024 16:43 (12), 12/19/2024 01:29 (11), 02/22/2025 12:09 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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