SB2018021217 - Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android
Published: February 12, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018021217
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13228)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In function ih264d_ref_idx_reordering of libavc, there is an out-of-bounds write due to modCount being defined as an unsigned character. 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-69478425.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.