CVE-2014-3100 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in the Android KeyStore service allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and bypass cryptographic restrictions via a long key name.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-3100?
CVE-2014-3100 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Jul 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the encode_key function in /system/bin/keystore in the KeyStore service in Android 4.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, and consequently obtain sensitive key information or bypass intended restrictions on cryptographic operations, via a long key name.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3100?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3100?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-3100 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2014-3100 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3100 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gc9v-4xv7-g396.