Google Android up to 5.0.x Mediaserver access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android up to 5.0.x. This affects an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2014-7921. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android up to 5.0.x (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

mediaserver in Android 4.0.3 through 5.x before 5.1 allows attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-7920.

The bug was discovered 10/06/2014. The weakness was presented 04/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-7921 since 10/06/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of 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.This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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.

See VDB-99777 for similar entry. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Android 5.1

Timelineinfo

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

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-7921 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-7921
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99778
OSVDB: - CVE-2014-7921 - 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 10:07
Changes: 04/14/2017 10:52 (55), 08/30/2020 10:07 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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