Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2017-13173
Published: December 6, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU37793
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13173
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek system server. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID A-28067350. References: M-ALPS02672361.
Affected software
Google Android
How to mitigate CVE-2017-13173
Install update from vendor's website.