Vulnerability Description
Android before 2.3 does not properly restrict access to the system property space, which allows local applications to bypass the application sandbox and gain privileges, as demonstrated by psneuter and KillingInTheNameOf, related to the use of Android shared memory (ashmem) and ASHMEM_SET_PROT_MASK.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 2.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=kernel/common.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c98a285075f26e
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/system/core.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=25b15be
- http://c-skills.blogspot.com/2011/01/adb-trickery-again.html
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_G2Exploit
- http://groups.google.com/group/android-security-discuss/browse_thread/thread/15f
- https://github.com/tmzt/g2root-kmod/tree/scotty2/scotty2Patch
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=kernel/common.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c98a285075f26e
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/system/core.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=25b15be
- http://c-skills.blogspot.com/2011/01/adb-trickery-again.html
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_G2Exploit
- http://groups.google.com/group/android-security-discuss/browse_thread/thread/15f
- https://github.com/tmzt/g2root-kmod/tree/scotty2/scotty2Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1149?
CVE-2011-1149 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Android before 2.3 does not properly restrict access to the system property space, which allows local applications to bypass the application sandbox and gain privileges, as demonstrated by psneuter an...
How severe is CVE-2011-1149?
CVE-2011-1149 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1149?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.