CVE-2017-13184 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In the enableVSyncInjections function of SurfaceFlinger, there is a possible use after free of mVSyncInjector. This could lead to a local elevation of privilege enabling code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-65483324.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102414Third 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/102414Third 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-2017-13184?

CVE-2017-13184 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the enableVSyncInjections function of SurfaceFlinger, there is a possible use after free of mVSyncInjector. This could lead to a local elevation of privilege enabling code execution as a privileged...

How severe is CVE-2017-13184?

CVE-2017-13184 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13184?

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