CVE-2017-13279 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In M3UParser::parse of M3UParser.cpp, there is a memory resource exhaustion due to a large loop of pushing items into a vector. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-68399439.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-834

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-13279?

CVE-2017-13279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In M3UParser::parse of M3UParser.cpp, there is a memory resource exhaustion due to a large loop of pushing items into a vector. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution...

How severe is CVE-2017-13279?

CVE-2017-13279 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13279?

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