Improper input validation in Google Android
CVE-2017-13176
In the parseURL function of URLStreamHandler, there is improper input validation of the host field. This could lead to a remote elevation of privilege that could enable bypassing user interaction requirements with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-68341964.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.012 (67.2th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 67th percentile — 67.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.012 · newest: 0.012 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1
- Google Inc. Android — versions 5.1.1, 7.0, 8.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/102422 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-13176?
- CVE-2017-13176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-01-12.
- How severe is CVE-2017-13176?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.