Google Android 1.0/1.1/1.5 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Android 1.0/1.1/1.5. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-2656. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 1.0/1.1/1.5 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown part. 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. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the com.android.phone process in Android 1.0, 1.1, and 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network disconnection) via a crafted SMS message, as demonstrated by Collin Mulliner and Charlie Miller at Black Hat USA 2009.

The weakness was presented 07/31/2009 by Charlie Miller (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-2656 since 08/03/2009. 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 are unknown but an exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 04/20/2017). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (52508), SecurityFocus (BID 35886†), OSVDB (56750†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36963†). See VDB-50450 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Timelineinfo

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07/31/2009 +1 days 🔍
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11/05/2012 +1187 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +863 days 🔍
04/20/2017 +764 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Charlie Miller
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-2656 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2656
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49248
X-Force: 52508
SecurityFocus: 35886 - Open Handset Alliance Android SMS Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 56750 - Android SMS com.android.phone Malformed SMS Message Remote DoS
Vulnerability Center: 36963 - Android Remote Denial of Service via a Maliciously Crafted SMS Message, High

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

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 04/20/2017 14:12
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (61), 04/20/2017 14:12 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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