CVE-2017-13272 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In alarm_ready_generic of alarm.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-67110137.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103253Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103253Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-13272?

CVE-2017-13272 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In alarm_ready_generic of alarm.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. U...

How severe is CVE-2017-13272?

CVE-2017-13272 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13272?

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