VDB-8008 · OSVDB 91276 · GCVE-100-8008

Google Android 4.1 CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 4.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 4.1 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity.

The weakness was presented 03/14/2013 by Jann Horn as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. The public release happened without coordination with the vendor. 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 $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/04/2018). 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 T1068.

Upgrading to version 4.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch Android Issue #1056691969 is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (91276†). See VDB-7999, VDB-8000, VDB-8001 and VDB-8002 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 4.2
Patch: Android Issue #1056691969

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03/14/2013 🔍
03/18/2013 +4 days 🔍
05/04/2018 +1873 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: Jann Horn
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8008
OSVDB: 91276

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

Created: 03/18/2013 07:47
Updated: 05/04/2018 09:10
Changes: 03/18/2013 07:47 (45), 05/04/2018 09:10 (2)
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