CVE-2017-13180: Use After Free

Published Jan 2, 2018
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Updated

In the onQueueFilled function of SoftAVCDec, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a use after free if a bad header causes the decoder to get caught in a loop while another thread frees the memory it's accessing. This could lead to a local elevation of privilege enabling code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not 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-66969349.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13180?

CVE-2017-13180 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for local elevation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-13180?

To fix CVE-2017-13180, update your Android device to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-13180?

CVE-2017-13180 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.

4

What impact does CVE-2017-13180 have on my device?

CVE-2017-13180 can lead to a local elevation of privilege, enabling code execution if exploited.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-13180?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2017-13180; the best practice is to apply the recommended software updates.

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