7.2
CWE
78
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-14998: OS Command Injection

First published: Fri Dec 28 2018(Updated: )

The Leagoo P1 Android device with a build fingerprint of sp7731c_1h10_32v4_bird:6.0/MRA58K/android.20170629.214736:user/release-keys contains a hidden root privilege escalation capability to achieve command execution as the root user. They have made modifications that allow a user with physical access to the device to obtain a root shell via ADB by modifying read-only system properties at runtime. Specifically, modifying the ro.debuggable and the ro.secure system properties to a certain value and then restarting the ADB daemon allows for a root shell to be obtained via ADB.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Leagoo P1 Firmware
Leagoo P1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-14998?

    CVE-2018-14998 refers to a vulnerability in the Leagoo P1 Android device that allows a user with physical access to achieve command execution as the root user.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-14998?

    CVE-2018-14998 has a severity rating of 6.8 (High).

  • What is the affected software of CVE-2018-14998?

    The Leagoo P1 Firmware is affected by CVE-2018-14998.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-14998?

    To fix CVE-2018-14998, it is recommended to update the Leagoo P1 Android device firmware to a version that resolves the vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-14998?

    More information about CVE-2018-14998 can be found at the following references: [link1](https://www.kryptowire.com/portal/android-firmware-defcon-2018/), [link2](https://www.kryptowire.com/portal/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DEFCON-26-Johnson-and-Stavrou-Vulnerable-Out-of-the-Box-An-Eval-of-Android-Carrier-Devices-WP-Updated.pdf).

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