Google Android 13/14/15 WifiConfigurationUtil.java validateIpConfiguration memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Android 13/14/15. Impacted is the function validateIpConfiguration of the file WifiConfigurationUtil.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-26423. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 13/14/15. This vulnerability affects the function validateIpConfiguration of the file WifiConfigurationUtil.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In validateIpConfiguration of WifiConfigurationUtil.java, there is a possible way to trigger a permanent DoS due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared for download at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-26423 since 02/10/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/06/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-26859). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

02/10/2025 CVE reserved
09/04/2025 +205 days Advisory disclosed
09/04/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/06/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-26423 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-26423
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322624
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2025 21:47
Updated: 09/06/2025 17:50
Changes: 09/04/2025 21:47 (57), 09/06/2025 17:50 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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