SB2018021220 - Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android
Published: February 12, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018021220
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) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13231)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In libmediadrm, there is an out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local elevation of privileges with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-67962232.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.