SB2018040461 - Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android
Published: April 4, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018040461
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-2017-13252)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In CryptoHal::decrypt of CryptoHal.cpp, there is an out of bounds write due to improper input validation that results in a read from uninitialized memory. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-70526702.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.