CVE-2017-13186 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.5 Published Updated

Incorrect handling of mmco parameters in the Android media framework allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-13186?

CVE-2017-13186 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 12 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the Android media framework (libavc) related to incorrect use of mmco parameters. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-65735716.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13186?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13186?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13186 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2017-13186 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13186 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-jcfx-w2vp-fcm5.

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