CVE-2017-13176 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

In the parseURL function of URLStreamHandler, there is improper input validation of the host field. This could lead to a remote elevation of privilege that could enable bypassing user interaction requirements with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-68341964.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	5.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102422Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102422Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-13176?

CVE-2017-13176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In the parseURL function of URLStreamHandler, there is improper input validation of the host field. This could lead to a remote elevation of privilege that could enable bypassing user interaction requ...

How severe is CVE-2017-13176?

CVE-2017-13176 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13176?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.