VDB-292507 · CVE-2018-9383 · GCVE-0-2018-9383

Google Android asn1_decoder.c asn1_ber_decoder out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is the function asn1_ber_decoder of the file asn1_decoder.c. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-9383. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (unknown version). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function asn1_ber_decoder of the file asn1_decoder.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In asn1_ber_decoder of asn1_decoder.c, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-9383 since 04/05/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.2

VulDB Base Score: 2.3
VulDB Temp Score: 2.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2018 🔍
01/18/2025 +2480 days 🔍
01/18/2025 +0 days 🔍
02/19/2025 +32 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-9383 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9383
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-292507
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 01/18/2025 08:15
Updated: 02/19/2025 07:57
Changes: 01/18/2025 08:15 (56), 02/19/2025 07:57 (1)
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