Google Android 4.4 MtpServer doSendObjectInfo Name path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Google Android 4.4. The affected element is the function doSendObjectInfo of the component MtpServer. Executing a manipulation of the argument Name with the input /../ as part of MTP Request can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-7954. The physical device can be targeted for the attack. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 4.4 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function doSendObjectInfo of the component MtpServer. The manipulation of the argument name with the input value /../ leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was released 04/17/2015 by Imre Rad as not defined mailinglist post (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-7954 since 10/07/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

Upgrading to version 5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (102615) and SecurityFocus (BID 74210†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 5.0

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10/07/2014 🔍
04/17/2015 +192 days 🔍
04/17/2015 +0 days 🔍
04/28/2015 +11 days 🔍
07/07/2017 +801 days 🔍
05/09/2022 +1767 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: 131509
Researcher: Imre Rad
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-7954 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-7954
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75136
X-Force: 102615 - Google Android doSendObjectInfo directory traversal
SecurityFocus: 74210 - Google Android CVE-2014-7954 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 04/28/2015 13:06
Updated: 05/09/2022 20:57
Changes: 04/28/2015 13:06 (60), 03/22/2019 14:56 (11), 05/09/2022 20:57 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:92F:103

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