SB2018040460 - Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android
Published: April 4, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018040460
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote 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-2017-13251)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In impeg2d_dec_pic_data_thread of impeg2d_dec_hdr.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege when running multi threaded with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-69269702.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.