VDB-9059 · OSVDB 94059 · GCVE-100-9059

Google Android 4.0 Debug Mode /data/local.prop privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android 4.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /data/local.prop of the component Debug Mode. The manipulation leads to privileges management. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 4.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file /data/local.prop of the component Debug Mode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 04/13/2013 by Jay Freeman and Bin4ry as Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 01.05.2013] - Glass Root added as not defined posting (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at forum.xda-developers.com. The vendor was not involved in the public release. Attacking locally is a requirement. The successful exploitation needs a simple authentication. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is available at cache.saurik.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $100k and more.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (94059†). businessinsider.com is providing further details. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Google Glass XE4

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/13/2013 🔍
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06/11/2013 +59 days 🔍
04/21/2018 +1775 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 01.05.2013] - Glass Root added
Researcher: Jay Freeman, Bin4ry
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9059
OSVDB: 94059

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

Created: 06/11/2013 16:00
Updated: 04/21/2018 09:22
Changes: 06/11/2013 16:00 (49), 04/21/2018 09:22 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:D6F:103

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