Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android



| Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-13292
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU37280

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13292

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

In wl_get_assoc_ies of wl_cfg80211.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-70722061. References: B-V2018010201.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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