VDB-88921 · CVE-2014-9803 · GCVE-0-2014-9803

Google Android prior 2016-07-05/3.15-rc5-next-20140519 on Nexus 5X/Nexus 6P Linux Kernel 3.15-rc5 pgtable.h data processing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android on Nexus 5X/Nexus 6P. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file arch/arm64/include/asm/pgtable.h of the component Linux Kernel 3.15-rc5. This manipulation causes data processing. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-9803. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android on Nexus 5X/Nexus 6P (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file arch/arm64/include/asm/pgtable.h of the component Linux Kernel 3.15-rc5. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data processing vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-19. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

arch/arm64/include/asm/pgtable.h in the Linux kernel before 3.15-rc5-next-20140519, as used in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5X and 6P devices, mishandles execute-only pages, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28557020.

The weakness was released 07/06/2016 as Android Security Bulletin - July 2016 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-9803 since 06/01/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2016-07-05 or 3.15-rc5-next-20140519 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-88897, VDB-88898, VDB-88899 and VDB-88900. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Data processing
CWE: CWE-19
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 2016-07-05/3.15-rc5-next-20140519
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

06/01/2016 🔍
07/06/2016 +35 days 🔍
07/06/2016 +0 days 🔍
07/10/2016 +4 days 🔍
07/11/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/01/2022 +2243 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - July 2016
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2014-9803 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9803
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88921
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2016 11:01
Updated: 09/01/2022 11:53
Changes: 07/11/2016 11:01 (56), 02/21/2019 14:02 (10), 09/01/2022 11:53 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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