Google Android SDK up to M5-rc14 bmp::readfromstream numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Android SDK up to M5-rc14. This vulnerability affects the function bmp::readfromstream. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-0986. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android SDK up to M5-rc14 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function bmp::readfromstream. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in the BMP::readFromStream method in the libsgl.so library in Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and earlier, and m5-rc14, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file with a header containing a negative offset field.

The weakness was disclosed 03/05/2008 by Alfredo Ortega with CORE Security Technologies (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-0986 since 02/26/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $100k and more.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (40999), Exploit-DB (31308) and SecurityFocus (BID 28006†). The entry VDB-41351 is pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android SDK

Version

M5-rc14

License

free

Website

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

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/26/2008 🔍
03/04/2008 +7 days 🔍
03/05/2008 +1 days 🔍
03/05/2008 +0 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +2567 days 🔍
06/08/2024 +3372 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Alfredo Ortega
Organization: CORE Security Technologies
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-0986 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0986
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-41352
X-Force: 40999 - Android SDK BMP::readFromStream method integer overflow
SecurityFocus: 28006 - Android Web Browser BMP File Integer Overflow Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 06/08/2024 13:38
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (61), 11/10/2017 13:56 (1), 06/08/2024 13:38 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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