SB2018040486 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android
Published: April 4, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018040486
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13278)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In MediaPlayerService::Client::notify of MediaPlayerService.cpp, there is a possible use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not 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-70546581.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.