CVE-2017-13177: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 2, 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.

Affected Software

9 affected components

Google Android=5.1.1

Google Android=6.0

Google Android=6.0.1

Google Android=7.0

Google Android=7.1.1

Google Android=7.1.2

Google Android=8.0

Google Android=8.1

Google Android

Event History

Jan 2, 2018

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Jan 12, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

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.