CVE-2017-13231 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In libmediadrm, there is an out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local elevation of privileges with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-67962232.

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-787

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102976Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102976Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-13231?

CVE-2017-13231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In libmediadrm, there is an out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local elevation of privileges with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is n...

How severe is CVE-2017-13231?

CVE-2017-13231 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-2017-13231?

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