Buffer overflow in Google Android

CVE-2017-13225

In libMtkOmxVdec.so there is a possible heap buffer overflow. This could lead to a remote elevation of privilege enabling code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-38308024. References: M-ALPS03495789.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.009 (55.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13225?
CVE-2017-13225 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-01-12.
How severe is CVE-2017-13225?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-13225 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.