Google Android up to 5.1.0 libstagefright omx/OMXNodeInstance.cpp emptyBuffer memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 5.1.0. It has been declared as critical. This affects the function OMXNodeInstance::emptyBuffer of the file omx/OMXNodeInstance.cpp of the component libstagefright. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-3835. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Google Android up to 5.1.0 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is the function OMXNodeInstance::emptyBuffer of the file omx/OMXNodeInstance.cpp of the component libstagefright. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the OMXNodeInstance::emptyBuffer function in omx/OMXNodeInstance.cpp in libstagefright in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted application, aka internal bug 20634516.

The weakness was presented 10/01/2015 as 20634516 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at groups.google.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-3835 since 05/12/2015. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 02/03/2018). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Upgrading to version 5.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Vulnerability Center (SBV-53205†). See VDB-78162, VDB-78163, VDB-78164 and VDB-78165 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 5.1.1

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Vendor: google.com

Advisory: 20634516
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-3835 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-3835
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78168
Vulnerability Center: 53205 - Google Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I Remote Code Execution via a Crafted Application - CVE-2015-3835, Critical

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

Created: 10/01/2015 15:10
Updated: 02/03/2018 10:21
Changes: 10/01/2015 15:10 (55), 02/03/2018 10:21 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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