CVE-2017-13230 Memory corruption in Android
An out-of-bounds write in the Android HEVC codec allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via crafted media files requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-13230?
CVE-2017-13230 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 12 Feb 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 hevc codec, there is an out-of-bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check with the i2_pic_width_in_luma_samples value. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-65483665.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13230?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13230?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13230 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-2017-13230 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13230 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7p95-34jm-7r5r.