Google Android 1.5 unspecified denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Android 1.5. The affected element is the function unspecified. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2009-3698. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 1.5 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function unspecified. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An unspecified function in the Dalvik API in Android 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system process restart) via a crafted application, possibly a related issue to CVE-2009-2656.

The weakness was disclosed 10/14/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-3698 since 10/14/2009. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 04/20/2017). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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 (53654), SecurityFocus (BID 36590†), SecurityTracker (ID 1022986†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36973†). The entry VDB-50450 is pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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10/05/2009 🔍
10/06/2009 +1 days 🔍
10/14/2009 +8 days 🔍
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11/06/2012 +1119 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +862 days 🔍
04/20/2017 +764 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-3698 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3698
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50452
X-Force: 53654
SecurityFocus: 36590
SecurityTracker: 1022986 - Google Android SMS and Dalvik API Bugs Let Remote Users Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 36973 - Android <=1.5 Remote Denial of Service via a Crafted Application, 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 14:03
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (56), 04/20/2017 14:03 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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