VDB-88900 · CVE-2014-9779 · BID 91628

Google Android prior 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5 msm_audio_ion.c Kernel Memory access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android on Nexus 5. This impacts an unknown function of the file arch/arm/mach-msm/qdsp6v2/msm_audio_ion.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control (Kernel Memory). This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-9779. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android on Nexus 5 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file arch/arm/mach-msm/qdsp6v2/msm_audio_ion.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability (Kernel Memory). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

arch/arm/mach-msm/qdsp6v2/msm_audio_ion.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5 devices allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted offset, aka Android internal bug 28598347 and Qualcomm internal bug CR548679.

The weakness was published 07/06/2016 as Android Security Bulletin - July 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9779 since 05/31/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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 09/01/2022). 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 2016-07-05 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 91628†). Similar entries are available at VDB-88897, VDB-88898, VDB-88899 and VDB-88901. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Name: Kernel Memory
Class: Access control / Kernel Memory
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 2016-07-05
Patch: source.codeaurora.org

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05/31/2016 🔍
07/06/2016 +36 days 🔍
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07/10/2016 +3 days 🔍
07/11/2016 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - July 2016
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9779 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9779
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88900
SecurityFocus: 91628 - Google Nexus Qualcomm Components Multiple Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 07/11/2016 10:59
Updated: 09/01/2022 09:55
Changes: 07/11/2016 10:59 (57), 02/21/2019 13:03 (13), 09/01/2022 09:55 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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