CVE-2017-13253 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In CryptoPlugin::decrypt of CryptoPlugin.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-71389378.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

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/103255Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44291/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103255Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44291/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-13253?

CVE-2017-13253 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In CryptoPlugin::decrypt of CryptoPlugin.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privi...

How severe is CVE-2017-13253?

CVE-2017-13253 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-2017-13253?

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