CVE-2017-13176 Security feature bypass in Android

What is CVE-2017-13176?

CVE-2017-13176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 12 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In the parseURL function of URLStreamHandler, there is improper input validation of the host field. This could lead to a remote elevation of privilege that could enable bypassing user interaction requirements with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-68341964.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13176?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13176?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13176 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-13176 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13176 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-38fq-722f-5mfp.