Google Android EmergencyCallbackModeExitDialog.java onCreate denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android. This vulnerability affects the function onCreate of the file EmergencyCallbackModeExitDialog.java. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-9447. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (version now known). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function onCreate of the file EmergencyCallbackModeExitDialog.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In onCreate of EmergencyCallbackModeExitDialog.java, there is a possible way to crash the emergency callback mode due to a missing null check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-9447 since 04/05/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. 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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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

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

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-9447 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9447
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-292515
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 01/18/2025 08:26
Updated: 02/19/2025 07:57
Changes: 01/18/2025 08:26 (56), 02/19/2025 07:57 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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