SB2018021225 - Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Google, Google Android
Published: February 12, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018021225
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13236)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In the KeyStore service, there is a permissions bypass that allows access to protected resources. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with system execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-68217699.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.