CVE-2017-13249 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds write in the Android media framework allows remote code execution via crafted media files, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-13249?

CVE-2017-13249 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Apr 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In impeg2d_api_set_display_frame of impeg2d_api_main.c, there is an out of bound write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-70399408.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13249?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13249?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13249 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-2017-13249 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13249 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fh3m-7fgj-3wq2.

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