Google Android ril.cpp oemCallback out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android and classified as critical. This affects the function oemCallback of the file ril.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-9404. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android (the affected version is unknown). This vulnerability affects the function oemCallback of the file ril.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In oemCallback of ril.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-9404 since 04/05/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Additional levels of successful authentication are necessary for exploitation. 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).

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

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

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2018 🔍
12/05/2024 +2436 days 🔍
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12/19/2024 +14 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-9404 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9404
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-286948
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2024 07:14
Updated: 12/19/2024 17:46
Changes: 12/05/2024 07:14 (56), 12/19/2024 17:46 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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