Google Android gpshal_wor update_gps_sv/output_vzw_debug out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function update_gps_sv/output_vzw_debug of the file vendor/mediatek/proprietary/hardware/connectivity/gps/gps_hal/src/gpshal_wor. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-9391. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android (the affected version is unknown). This vulnerability affects the function update_gps_sv/output_vzw_debug of the file vendor/mediatek/proprietary/hardware/connectivity/gps/gps_hal/src/gpshal_wor. 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 update_gps_sv and output_vzw_debug of vendor/mediatek/proprietary/hardware/connectivity/gps/gps_hal/src/gpshal_wor ker.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 was named CVE-2018-9391 since 04/05/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of 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: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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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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Timelineinfo

04/05/2018 🔍
12/06/2024 +2437 days 🔍
12/06/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/19/2024 +13 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-9391 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9391
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-287074
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 12/06/2024 04:56
Updated: 12/19/2024 19:44
Changes: 12/06/2024 04:56 (56), 12/07/2024 02:07 (11), 12/19/2024 19:44 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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