Google Android up to 2.2.2 Shared Memory access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Android 1.5/1.6/2.1/2.2.1/2.2.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Shared Memory. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2011-1149. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 1.5/1.6/2.1/2.2.1/2.2.2 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Shared Memory. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Android before 2.3 does not properly restrict access to the system property space, which allows local applications to bypass the application sandbox and gain privileges, as demonstrated by psneuter and KillingInTheNameOf, related to the use of Android shared memory (ashmem) and ASHMEM_SET_PROT_MASK.

The weakness was released 04/21/2011 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-1149 since 03/03/2011. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/05/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (67026), SecurityFocus (BID 47562†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36954†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 2.1
Patch: c98a285075f26e2b17a5baa2cb3eb6356a75597e

Timelineinfo

01/06/2011 🔍
03/03/2011 +56 days 🔍
04/21/2011 +49 days 🔍
04/21/2011 +0 days 🔍
04/25/2011 +4 days 🔍
11/05/2012 +560 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +868 days 🔍
11/05/2021 +2419 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-1149 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-1149
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-57226
X-Force: 67026
SecurityFocus: 47562 - Open Handset Alliance System Property Space Security Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 36954 - Android <2.3 Local Privilege Escalation Related to the use of Ashmem, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/05/2021 08:09
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (58), 04/20/2017 13:57 (4), 11/05/2021 08:09 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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