Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2017-13230
In hevc codec, there is an out-of-bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check with the i2_pic_width_in_luma_samples value. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-65483665.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.019 (77.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1
- Google Inc. Android — versions 7.0, 8.0, 7.1.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-13230?
- CVE-2017-13230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-02-12.
- How severe is CVE-2017-13230?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-13230 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.