Google Android data_coder.c get_binary out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Android. Affected by this issue is the function get_binary of the file vendor/mediatek/proprietary/hardware/connectivity/gps/gps_hal/src/data_coder.c. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-9392. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android (unknown version). Affected is the function get_binary of the file vendor/mediatek/proprietary/hardware/connectivity/gps/gps_hal/src/data_coder.c. 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. CVE summarizes:

In get_binary of vendor/mediatek/proprietary/hardware/connectivity/gps/gps_hal/src/data_coder.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-9392 since 04/05/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. 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 12/19/2024).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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NVD Base Score: 6.7
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2018 🔍
12/04/2024 +2435 days 🔍
12/04/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/19/2024 +15 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-9392 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9392
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-286914
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2024 22:10
Updated: 12/19/2024 19:44
Changes: 12/04/2024 22:10 (56), 12/06/2024 02:20 (12), 12/19/2024 19:44 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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