SB2018021216 - Missing Authorization in Google, Google Android
Published: February 12, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018021216
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Missing Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13247)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In the Pixel 2 bootloader, there is a missing permission check which bypasses carrier bootloader lock. This could lead to local elevation of privileges with user execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-71486645.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.