#VU37276 Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2017-13287

Vulnerability identifier: #VU37276

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13287

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In createFromParcel of VerifyCredentialResponse.java, there is a possible invalid parcel read due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if mPayload in writeToParcel were null, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-71714464.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 6.0, 7.0 - 7.1.2, 8.0 - 8.1

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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