CVE-2017-13292 Memory corruption in Android
An out-of-bounds write in the Android kernel Wi-Fi driver allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without user interaction or 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-2017-13292?
CVE-2017-13292 is a critical memory corruption 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 wl_get_assoc_ies of wl_cfg80211.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-70722061. References: B-V2018010201.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13292?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13292?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13292 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-2017-13292 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13292 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4gc9-mgw3-mmqm.