VDB-88912 · CVE-2014-9792 · BID 91628

Google Android prior 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5 Qualcomm ipc_router.c numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Google Android on Nexus 5. Affected is an unknown function of the file arch/arm/mach-msm/ipc_router.c of the component Qualcomm. Executing a manipulation can lead to numeric error. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2014-9792. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android on Nexus 5 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file arch/arm/mach-msm/ipc_router.c of the component Qualcomm. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

arch/arm/mach-msm/ipc_router.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5 devices uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28769399 and Qualcomm internal bug CR550606.

The weakness was disclosed 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-2014-9792 since 05/31/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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†). The entries VDB-88897, VDB-88898, VDB-88899 and VDB-88900 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: 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 🔍
09/01/2022 +2243 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - July 2016
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9792 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9792
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88912
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 11:00
Updated: 09/01/2022 10:52
Changes: 07/11/2016 11:00 (57), 02/21/2019 13:33 (13), 09/01/2022 10:52 (4)
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