Google Android up to 5.0.x Mediaserver access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android up to 5.0.x. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2014-7920. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android up to 5.0.x (Smartphone Operating System). This affects some unknown processing of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

mediaserver in Android 2.2 through 5.x before 5.1 allows attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-7921.

The bug was discovered 10/06/2014. The weakness was disclosed 04/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-7920 since 10/06/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/30/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 920 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 5.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entry VDB-99778 is pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: Android 5.1

Timelineinfo

10/06/2014 🔍
10/06/2014 +0 days 🔍
04/13/2017 +920 days 🔍
04/13/2017 +0 days 🔍
04/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/30/2020 +1234 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2014-7920 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-7920
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99777
OSVDB: - CVE-2014-7920 - Android - Privilege Escalation Issue

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

Created: 04/14/2017 10:52
Updated: 08/30/2020 11:32
Changes: 04/14/2017 10:52 (55), 08/30/2020 11:32 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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