VDB-97648 · CVE-2017-0461 · BID 96743

Google Android Qualcomm Wi-Fi Driver information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Google Android. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Qualcomm Wi-Fi Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2017-0461. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (unknown version). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Qualcomm Wi-Fi Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

An information disclosure vulnerability in the Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32073794. References: QC-CR#1100132.

The bug was discovered 03/06/2017. The weakness was presented 03/08/2017 by Guang Gong (derrek) with Qihoo 360 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-0461 since 11/29/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/04/2020). 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 T1592.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 96743†). See VDB-94929, VDB-94930, VDB-94931 and VDB-94932 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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11/29/2016 🔍
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09/04/2020 +1276 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Researcher: Guang Gong (derrek)
Organization: Qihoo 360
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-0461 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0461
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97648
SecurityFocus: 96743 - Google Android Qualcomm Wi-Fi Driver Multiple Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-0461 - Linux - Kernel - Information Disclosure Issue

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

Created: 03/08/2017 11:05
Updated: 09/04/2020 20:25
Changes: 03/08/2017 11:05 (67), 09/04/2020 20:25 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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