CVE-2017-13274 Security feature bypass in Android

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Incorrect web origin determination in Android allows attackers to bypass security checks without user interaction or additional 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-2017-13274?

CVE-2017-13274 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In the getHost() function of UriTest.java, there is the possibility of incorrect web origin determination. This could lead to incorrect security decisions with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not 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-71360761.

Weakness: CWE-346

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13274?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13274?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13274 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-13274 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13274 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qrv2-7hr4-vp6h.

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