CVE-2017-13177: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jan 02 2018(Updated: )
In several functions of libhevc, NEON registers are not preserved. This could lead to remote code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-68320413.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| Android | =5.1.1 | |
| Android | =6.0 | |
| Android | =6.0.1 | |
| Android | =7.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.1 | |
| Android | =7.1.2 | |
| Android | =8.0 | |
| Android | =8.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libhevc/+/b686bb2df155fd1f55220d56f38cc0033afe278c
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-01-01 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102414
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13177?
CVE-2017-13177 has a high severity rating as it allows for potential remote code execution without user interaction.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13177?
To mitigate CVE-2017-13177, users should upgrade their Android devices to versions that have patched this vulnerability.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-13177?
CVE-2017-13177 affects Android versions 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2017-13177?
No, exploiting CVE-2017-13177 does not require any user interaction.
What component of Android does CVE-2017-13177 affect?
CVE-2017-13177 affects the libhevc component of the Android operating system.
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