Google Android sms_Utilities.c sms_DisplayHexDumpOfPrivacyBuffer out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android. The affected element is the function sms_DisplayHexDumpOfPrivacyBuffer of the file sms_Utilities.c. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-53834. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android (affected version unknown). This affects the function sms_DisplayHexDumpOfPrivacyBuffer of the file sms_Utilities.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 sms_DisplayHexDumpOfPrivacyBuffer of sms_Utilities.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-53834 since 11/22/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/04/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

11/22/2024 🔍
01/03/2025 +42 days 🔍
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01/04/2025 +1 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-53834 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-53834
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-290109
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 01/03/2025 05:58
Updated: 01/04/2025 04:59
Changes: 01/03/2025 05:58 (56), 01/03/2025 14:28 (1), 01/04/2025 04:59 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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