CVE-2017-13233: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Feb 5, 2018
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Updated

In ihevcdctbboundarystrengthpbslice of libhevc, there is possible resource exhaustion. This could lead to a remote temporary denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is 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-62851602.

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

Feb 5, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13233?

CVE-2017-13233 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that can cause temporary denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-13233?

To mitigate CVE-2017-13233, users should upgrade to the latest version of Android, which includes patches for this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-13233?

CVE-2017-13233 affects Android versions 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2017-13233?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2017-13233 and trigger the resource exhaustion.

5

What can happen if CVE-2017-13233 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-13233 can lead to a temporary denial of service on affected Android devices.

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